grotesco
1. Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted in appearance; absurd or ridiculous in a striking way
The gargoyle's grotesque features made children laugh nervously.
Os traços grotescos da gárgula faziam as crianças rirem nervosamente.
2. Distorted and unnatural in shape or form, especially as a style in art or decoration featuring fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms interwoven with foliage
The palace was decorated with grotesque murals and ornamental designs.
O palácio era decorado com murais grotescos e designs ornamentais.
3. Absurdly incongruous; wildly inappropriate or unreasonable
It would be grotesque to ignore such a serious problem.
Seria grotesco ignorar um problema tão sério.
4. In art, a decorative style featuring fanciful or fantastic designs
Grotesque art flourished during the Renaissance period.
A arte grotesca floresceu durante o período da Renascença.
NYC Slang
bugged out, whack, crazy-looking
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