grotesque synonyms

grotesque

modif.

  1. Ludicrously incongruous

    odd, abnormal, bizarre, queer; see unusual 2.

  2. Incongruous in form

    malformed, ugly, distorted; see deformed.

  3. Deliberately incongruous for artistic purposes

    fantastic, surrealistic, dadaist; see art 2. See syn. study at fantastic.

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