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grotesque

/ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/

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noun

Groteske, Ornamentik

A style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

Examples :

"The ancient cathedral was adorned with grotesque carvings of mythical creatures and foliage. "

Die alte Kathedrale war mit grotesken Schnitzereien von Fabelwesen und Blättern geschmückt.

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noun

Das Groteske

Anything grotesque.

Examples :

"The clown's grotesque makeup was unsettling to the children. "

Das groteske Make-up des Clowns war für die Kinder verstörend.

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noun

Groteskschrift

A sans serif typeface.

Examples :

"The new advertisement used a grotesque, making the text appear modern and clean. "

Die neue Werbung verwendete eine Groteskschrift, wodurch der Text modern und sauber wirkte.

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adjective

Verzerrt, grotesk, widerlich

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

Examples :

"The gargoyle statue on the old building had a grotesque face with bulging eyes and a twisted mouth. "

Die Wasserspeier-Statue auf dem alten Gebäude hatte ein verzerrtes Gesicht mit hervorstehenden Augen und einem verdrehten Mund.

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adjective

Abscheulich, widerlich

Disgusting or otherwise viscerally revolting.

Examples :

"The abandoned house, with its peeling paint and boarded-up windows, had a grotesque appearance. "

Das verlassene Haus mit seiner abblätternden Farbe und den zugenagelten Fenstern hatte ein abscheuliches Aussehen.

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adjective

Grotesk

Examples :

"The old, slightly-damaged poster for the school play had a grotesque font; the letters were sans serif. "

Das alte, leicht beschädigte Plakat für das Schultheaterstück hatte eine groteske Schriftart; die Buchstaben waren Grotesk.

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