grotesque

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/
• (America) IPA: /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/

Adjective

grotesque (comparative grotesquer, superlative grotesquest)

1. Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous.
2. Disgusting or otherwise viscerally revolting.
3. (typography) Sans serif.

Translations

• French: grotesque
• German: grotesk
• Italian: grottesco
• Portuguese: grotesco
• Russian: гроте́скный
• Spanish: grotesco

Noun

grotesque

1. A style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.
2. Anything grotesque.
3. (typography) A sans serif typeface.

Related terms

• grotesquely
• grotesqueness

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