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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/ · UK /ɡrəʊˈtesk/
grotesque means: Very ugly or strangely shaped, in a way that may seem frightening or funny.
adjective
Very ugly or strangely shaped, in a way that may seem frightening or funny.
- The mask had a grotesque face.
- Grotesque creatures filled his drawings.
- The statue’s huge head gave it a grotesque appearance.
noun
A very ugly or strangely shaped figure or object, often used in art or decoration.
- A stone grotesque guarded the doorway.
- The artist carved a grotesque with enormous ears.
- Several grotesques decorated the old church.
A style of printed letters without small lines at the ends of their main strokes.
- The designer chose a grotesque.
- This grotesque works well for short headings.
- Early grotesques often have uneven letter widths.
Questions about grotesque
What does grotesque mean?
Very ugly or strangely shaped, in a way that may seem frightening or funny.
What is grotesque in other languages?
Türkçe: grotesk · Español: grotesco · Français: grotesque · Deutsch: grotesk · Italiano: grottesco · 日本語: グロテスクな
How do you pronounce grotesque?
In American English /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/; in British English /ɡrəʊˈtesk/.
How do you use grotesque in a sentence?
The mask had a grotesque face. Grotesque creatures filled his drawings.
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