Meaning
grotesque
- Comically or repulsively distorted, bizarre, or absurd
In a sentence
La discussione ha raggiunto un livello grottesco e imbarazzante.
The argument reached a grotesque and embarrassing level.
Non trovi che queste accuse siano del tutto grottesche?
Don't you find these accusations entirely grotesque?
La commedia metteva in scena personaggi dai tratti grotteschi.
The play featured characters with grotesque traits.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| grottesco | masculine · singular |
| grottesca | feminine · singular |
| grotteschi | masculine · plural |
| grottesche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural forms: masculine plural is 'grotteschi' (with an 'h'), feminine plural is 'grottesche'.