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    Grotesco (en. Grotesque)

    /ɡroˈtes.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is ridiculous or absurd due to its appearance or behavior.
    The costume he chose for the party was absolutely grotesque.
    El disfraz que eligió para la fiesta era absolutamente grotesco.
    Applies to what provokes laughter or hilarity in an exaggerated way.
    The situation became grotesque when they started crying with laughter.
    La situación se volvió grotesca cuando comenzaron a llorar de risa.
    Describes a work of art or a show designed to be shocking or strange.
    The theatrical performance included grotesque elements that surprised the audience.
    El espectáculo teatral incluía elementos grotescos que sorprendieron al público.

    Etymology

    From the Italian 'grotesco', referring to the decorations found in the caves of Rome.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grotesque humor
    A type of humor based on the strange and the absurd.
    humor grotesco
    grotesque art
    An artistic work that uses strange and distorted forms.
    arte grotesco
    grotesque situation
    A circumstance that is comedic or absurd.
    situación grotesca

    Related Words

    grotesqueness
    Quality of being grotesque or of the grotesque.
    grotesquedad
    monstrosity
    Quality of being monstrous, strange, or horrifying.
    monstruosidad

    Slang Meanings

    Something considered excessively strange or ridiculous.
    That video is so grotesque that I can't stop laughing.
    Ese video es tan grotesco que no puedo dejar de reír.
    A behavior that is eccentric.
    His way of dancing was grotesque and drew attention.
    Su forma de bailar era grotesca y llamaba la atención.