English Dictionary

grotesque

/ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/

adj

Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous. / Disgusting or otherwise viscerally revolting. / (typography) Sans serif.

The grotesque statue stood in the center of the park.

意味（1）

Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous.

The chimney-piece was of party-coloured marble, covered with figures, some of whose faces were beautiful, but generally running off into those grotesque combinations which characterised the peculiar taste of their time.

意味（2）

Disgusting or otherwise viscerally revolting.

意味（3）

(typography) Sans serif.