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    Grotesque (en. Grotesque)

    [ɡʁotɛsk]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something excessively bizarre or ridiculous.
    The performance was so grotesque that it made everyone laugh.
    La représentation était si grotesque qu'elle a fait rire tout le monde.
    Characterized by caricatured distortions.
    The sculptures from this period are often grotesque.
    Les sculptures de cette période sont souvent grotesques.
    Relating to the comic through the absurd.
    They had a grotesque dialogue that lasted the whole evening.
    Ils ont eu un dialogue grotesque qui a duré toute la soirée.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'grotescus', relating to a cave, hence the idea of distortions.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be grotesque
    To be ridiculous or excessive in one's actions or appearances.
    être grotesque
    a grotesque scene
    A situation or scene that is funny due to its absurdity.
    une scène grotesque
    a grotesque laugh
    A laugh that is excessive and cannot be taken seriously.
    un rire grotesque

    Related Words

    grotesquerie
    The character of what is grotesque.
    grotesquerie
    carnival
    A festivity that highlights often grotesque disguises.
    carnaval
    parody
    A burlesque imitation that accentuates grotesque characteristics.
    parodie

    Slang Meanings

    Something so crazy that it's laughable.
    His behavior tonight was truly grotesque.
    Son comportement ce soir était vraiment grotesque.
    An absurd situation.
    This meeting turned into a grotesque spectacle.
    Cette rencontre a tourné à un spectacle grotesque.