grotesk — meaning in English
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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.
- monstrous adj Shockingly evil or cruel.
- preposterous adjective Utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.
Senses
grotesk is used for these senses in English:
- antic (archaic) Grotesque, bizarre
- grotesque Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.
- monstrous Hideous or frightful.
- monstrous Freakish or grotesque.
- preposterous Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
antic — full definition
- noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
- adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.