The adjective form of "grotesque" was first used in the early 17th century to describe the decorative art but is now used to describe anything bizarre, incongruous, or unusual.

Grotesque is an adjective often used to describe weird shapes and distorted forms such as Halloween masks. In art, performance, and literature, however, grotesque may also refer to …

GROTESQUE definition: odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre. See examples of grotesque used in a sentence.

GROTESQUE definition: 1. strange and unpleasant, especially in a silly or slightly frightening way: 2. wrong or unfair…. Learn more.

1. Characterized by ludicrous, repulsive, or incongruous distortion, as of appearance or manner. See Synonyms at ugly. 2. Outlandish or bizarre, as in character or appearance. See …

Definition of grotesque adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

grotesque, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Oct 13, 2025 · grotesque (comparative grotesquer or more grotesque, superlative grotesquest or most grotesque) Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous …

This grotesque with foliage trickling from his beard and mustache, a horned helmet, and deep set slanted eyes, is a departure from the human form. Dream World Grotesques bridge the gap …

A grotesque is a person who is very ugly in a strange or unnatural way, especially one in a novel or painting. Grass's novels are peopled with outlandish characters: grotesques, clowns, …