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I . gro·tesque [grə(ʊ)ˈtesk] N

grotesque ART, LIT

grotesque ART, LIT

II . gro·tesque [grə(ʊ)ˈtesk] ADJ

grotesque

grotesque

grotesque

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The grotesque boy approaches the cage and holds out a ring (on which is mounted a human tooth) as if proposing marriage. en.wikipedia.org

Though the majority of his poems use tragical and majestic elements, he also uses irony, grotesque motifs and playfulness. en.wikipedia.org

His grotesque and subversive style was a precursor of surrealism. en.wikipedia.org

The joke is presented in riddle form, beginning with a what question and concluded with a grotesque punch line answer. en.wikipedia.org

The east gable is decorated with grotesque carvings, and above the east window is head-corbel and a blocked niche. en.wikipedia.org

The book's depictions of fanged monsters concerned some parents when it was first published, as his characters were somewhat grotesque in appearance. en.wikipedia.org

On each side of the east window is a large grotesque corbel painted white. en.wikipedia.org

The supernatural is placed outside of conventional fantasy settings and presented as a natural part of a realistic world, bringing about its grotesque nature. en.wikipedia.org

The psychotic character is often brought to life in an over-the-top, grotesque fashion, emphasizing the unglamorous process of aging and eventual death. en.wikipedia.org

The arch-braced roof with seven bays is original; its main trusses rest on carved corbels representing grotesque animals. en.wikipedia.org

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