👹grotesque

adjective
/ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Example Sentences

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

Example Expressions

grotesque exaggeration

Synonyms

distorted, bizarre, monstrous, absurd, freakish

Antonyms

beautiful, normal, graceful

Collocations

grotesque figure, grotesque scene, grotesque appearance, grotesque exaggeration

Related Vocabularies

Acting without thinking or caring about the consequences.
Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
related to or used in seeing or sight
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Spending or using more than is necessary; excessively elaborate or luxurious.

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