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grotesque

[/ɡroʊˈtɛsk/]
adjective/noun
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
Synonyms
hideousmonstrousbizarreabsurdridiculousdistorteddeformedoutlandish
Antonyms
beautifulelegantrefinednormalreasonableappropriate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grotesco
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
grotesco
Formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
grotesco
Common in artistic and cultural discussions
Portugal
grotesco
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a grotesque parody of justice
grotesque exaggeration
grotesquely distorted reality
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