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- [groh-tesk]
- /groʊˈtɛsk/
- /ɡrəʊˈtesk/
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- [groh-tesk]
- /groʊˈtɛsk/
Definitions of grotesque word
- adjective grotesque odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre. 1
- adjective grotesque fantastic in the shaping and combination of forms, as in decorative work combining incongruous human and animal figures with scrolls, foliage, etc. 1
- noun grotesque any grotesque object, design, person, or thing. 1
- noun grotesque Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted. 1
- adjective grotesque monstrous 1
- noun grotesque monstrous character 1
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Origin of grotesque
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < French < Italian grottesco (as noun, grottesca grotesque decoration such as was apparently found in excavated dwellings), derivative of grotta. See grotto, -esque
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Parts of speech for Grotesque
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preposition
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grotesque popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grotesque
adj grotesque
- whimsical — given to whimsy or fanciful notions; capricious: a pixyish, whimsical fellow.
- fantastic — conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
- monstrous — frightful or hideous, especially in appearance; extremely ugly.
- ridiculous — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
- eerie — uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear; weird: an eerie midnight howl.
adjective grotesque
- misshapen — badly shaped; deformed.
- ugly — very unattractive or unpleasant to look at; offensive to the sense of beauty; displeasing in appearance.
- extreme — Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
- extravagant — Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
- laughable — such as to cause laughter; funny; amusing; ludicrous.
noun grotesque
- freak — a fleck or streak of color.
- miscreation — miscreated.
Antonyms for grotesque
adj grotesque
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- tiny — very small; minute; wee.
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
adjective grotesque
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
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