Synonyms for grotesque

Synonyms for (noun) grotesque

Synonyms: grotesque

Definition: art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants

Similar words: art, fine art

Definition: the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

Usage: an art exhibition; a fine collection of art


Synonyms for (adj) grotesque

Synonyms: grotesque, monstrous

Definition: distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

Usage: tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas; twisted into monstrous shapes

Similar words: ugly

Definition: displeasing to the senses

Usage: an ugly face; ugly furniture


Synonyms: fantastic, fantastical, grotesque, antic

Definition: ludicrously odd

Usage: Hamlet's assumed antic disposition; fantastic Halloween costumes; a grotesque reflection in the mirror

Similar words: strange, unusual

Definition: being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

Usage: a strange exaltation that was indefinable; a strange fantastical mind; what a strange sense of humor she has


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