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- [groh-tesk]
- /groʊˈtɛsk/
- /ɡrəʊˈtesk/
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- [groh-tesk]
- /groʊˈtɛsk/
Definitions of grotesquely word
- adjective grotesquely odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre. 1
- adjective grotesquely fantastic in the shaping and combination of forms, as in decorative work combining incongruous human and animal figures with scrolls, foliage, etc. 1
- noun grotesquely any grotesque object, design, person, or thing. 1
- noun grotesquely In a grotesque manner; disgustingly. 1
- adverb grotesquely unnaturally, repulsively 1
- adverb grotesquely inappropriately 1
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Origin of grotesquely
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < French < Italian grottesco (as noun, grottesca grotesque decoration such as was apparently found in excavated dwellings), derivative of grotta. See grotto, -esque
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Parts of speech for Grotesquely
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preposition
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grotesquely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
grotesquely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grotesquely
adv grotesquely
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- brutally — savage; cruel; inhuman: a brutal attack on the village.
- cruelly — willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
- heinously — hateful; odious; abominable; totally reprehensible: a heinous offense.
adverb grotesquely
- disturbingly — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
- strangely — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- bizarrely — markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character and often involving incongruous or unexpected elements; outrageously or whimsically strange; odd: bizarre clothing; bizarre behavior. Synonyms: weird, freakish, grotesque; fantastic; unusual, strange, odd.
- distortedly — In a distorted way.
- horrifically — causing horror.
Antonyms for grotesquely
adverb grotesquely
- fittingly — suitable or appropriate; proper or becoming.
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