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GROTESQUE

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There are 6 meanings of the word Grotesque.

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Grotesque - as a noun

Art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants

Grotesque - as an adjective satellite

Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

Example: "Tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monstrous11

Ludicrously odd

Example: "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antic7fantastic14fantastical16

Grotesque - as an adjective

Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous.

Disgusting or otherwise viscerally revolting.

Sans serif.

Example Sentences

"The old mansion was filled with grotesque statues and eerie paintings."
"The horror movie featured grotesque monsters and terrifying creatures."
"The artist created a series of grotesque sculptures that challenged traditional aesthetics."
"Her face was disfigured, with grotesque scars stretching across her cheeks."
"The book depicted a dark and grotesque underworld, leaving readers disturbed."
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Word Game Points

Is GROTESQUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grotesque is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GROTESQUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is GROTESQUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grotesque is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GROTESQUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is GROTESQUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grotesque is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GROTESQUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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