grottesco — meaning in English

English meaning

• antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
• grotesque adjective Strange, distorted, or unnatural, often in a disturbing or ugly way.

Senses

grottesco is used for these senses in English:

• antic (architecture, arts) Grotesque, incongruous.
• grotesque Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.

antic — full definition

1. noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
2. adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.

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