gro
tesque
Comparative
more grotesque
Superlative
most grotesque
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very ugly in a strange or funny way
- She recoiled in horror at the sight of the grotesque creature lurking in the shadows.
- The artist created a series of grotesque sculptures, with twisted forms and contorted faces.
- The mask he wore at the masquerade ball was grotesque, with exaggerated features and sinister eyes.
- The abandoned doll had a grotesque appearance, with missing limbs and cracked porcelain.
- The grotesque painting depicted a nightmarish scene with distorted faces and contorted bodies.
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so odd or bizarre as to be laughable
- The comedian's costume was grotesque and hilarious.
- His grotesque exaggeration made everyone laugh.
- She told a grotesque story that seemed unbelievable.
- The dancer's movements were grotesque but entertaining.
- A grotesque caricature of the politician appeared in the magazine.
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