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grotesque
ɡrəʊˈtɛsk
adjective
groteskowy
Also
dziwacznypotworny
Definition
Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted, often in a strange or unnatural way.
Examples
The gargoyles on the old cathedral were grotesque figures.
Gargulce na starej katedrze były groteskowymi postaciami.
He described the situation in such a grotesque way that it was hard to believe.
Opisał sytuację w tak dziwaczny sposób, że trudno było w to uwierzyć.
Collocations
grotesque figuregrotesque distortiongrotesque image
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