Grotesque Definition

grotesque
adjective
  1. distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; "tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas"; "twisted into monstrous shapes"
  2. ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror"
noun
  1. art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants

"Grotesque" in song lyrics

See how grotesque is used in real songs:

  • "Johnny More Grotesque"
    Organized Konfusion — Releasing Hypnotical Gases
  • "Extraterrestrial poet, my pen stroke is grotesque"
    Ras Kass — Van Gogh
  • "I didn't realize that I was so grotesque"
    SonGodSuns (2Mex) — I Didn't Mean to Touch Your Hand (The Last Desperate Attempt)

Usage tips for "grotesque"

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