grotesque

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Synonyms: grotesgue, grotesques, giottesque

Antonyms: grotesgue, grotesques, giottesque

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Adjective

1. {{U|distorted}} and [[unnatural]] in shape or size; [[abnormal]], especially in a [[hideous]] way.
2. {{U|disgusting}} or otherwise [[viscerally]] [[revolting]].
3. {{lb|en|typography}} {{U|sans serif}}.

Noun

1. {{senseid|en|ornamentation}} A [[style]] of [[ornamentation]] characterized by [[fanciful]] [[combination]]s of [[intertwined]] [[form]]s.
2. Anything grotesque.
3. {{lb|en|typography}} A [[sans serif]] [[typeface]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make [[#Adjective|grotesque]].

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