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Grotesque
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Meaning
Adj
●
In Appearance:
Distorted and
unnatural
in shape
or
size
;
abnormal
, especially in a
hideous
way.
●
Disgusting or otherwise
viscerally
revolting.
●
In Typography:
Sans serif.
Noun
●
A
style
of
ornamentation
characterized
by
fanciful
combinations
of
intertwined
forms.
●
Anything grotesque.
●
In Typography:
A
sans serif
typeface.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
grotesque
English
grotesque
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
grottesco
Italian
grotta
Italian
grupta
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Gross
Hideous
Appalling
Gargoyle
Ludicrous
Related
Gruesome
Ghoulish
Vile
Macabre
Horrifying
Perverse
Vulgar
Horrific
Monstrous
Morbid
Repulsive
Sinister
Bizarre
Disgusting
Lurid
Disturbing
Loathsome
Ghastly
Frightening
Strange
Revolting
Inhuman
Frightful
Depraved
Scary
Cartoonish
Tragic
Horrible
Cruel
Mysterious
Surreal
Terrifying
Demented
Terrible
Ugly
Ridiculous
Grim
Shocking
Grisly
Savage
Absurd
Repugnant
Fantastical
Nightmarish
Brutal
Ironic
Dramatic
Insane
Despicable
Haunting
Ugliness
Creepy
Evil
Weird
Sad
Abhorrent
Crass
Infantile
Horrid
Horror
Demonic
Comical
Unpleasant
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