The adjective form of "grotesque" was first used in the early 17th century to describe the decorative art but is now used to describe anything bizarre, incongruous, or unusual.

GROTESQUE definition: odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre. See examples of grotesque used in a sentence.

Grotesque is an adjective often used to describe weird shapes and distorted forms such as Halloween masks. In art, performance, and literature, however, grotesque may also refer to …

GROTESQUE definition: 1. strange and unpleasant, especially in a silly or slightly frightening way: 2. wrong or unfair…. Learn more.

Oct 13, 2025 · grotesque (comparative grotesquer or more grotesque, superlative grotesquest or most grotesque) Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.

Definition of grotesque adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

grotesque, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary