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grotesque

adjectivegeneral usecommon/gɾuˈtɛʃku/gro·tes·co

Definition

1

Having a ridiculous, exaggerated, bizarre, or monstrous character, provoking strangeness or disgust.

Usage examples

“The sculpture was a grotesque figure with exaggerated features.”
“The play used grotesque humor to criticize society.”

Common combinations

grotesque scenegrotesque figuregrotesque humor