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grotesque

adjective

/ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

grotesque exaggeration

distorted, bizarre, monstrous, absurd, freakish

beautiful, normal, graceful

grotesque figure, grotesque scene, grotesque appearance, grotesque exaggeration

fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point

Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character