grotesque
adjective/gɾuˈtɛʃku/medium
gro·tes·co
Definition
Having a ridiculous, exaggerated, bizarre, or monstrous character, provoking strangeness or disgust.
The sculpture was a grotesque figure with exaggerated features.
The play used grotesque humor to criticize society.
Common collocations
grotesque scenegrotesque figuregrotesque humor
Etymology
Do italiano 'grottesco', por sua vez de 'grotta' (gruta), referindo-se a pinturas antigas descobertas em grutas.