Grotesquely: meaning, definitions and examples
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grotesquely
[ ษกrษสหtษskli ]
manner of something
The term 'grotesquely' describes an action or manner that is characterized by absurdity, exaggeration, or unnaturalness. It often implies a sense of horror or revulsion, combined with elements of absurdity. This adverb is frequently used to emphasize the extreme nature of a situation, behavior, or appearance that is far removed from the norm. It can apply to physical forms, actions, or artistic expressions that elicit a strong emotional response due to their bizarre characteristics.
Synonyms
absurdly, monstrously, ridiculously.
Examples of usage
- The statue was grotesquely deformed.
- He laughed grotesquely at the misfortune of others.
- The movie portrayed the villain's plans grotesquely.
- The artwork showed life in a grotesquely exaggerated way.
Translations
Translations of the word "grotesquely" in other languages:
๐ต๐น grotescamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเฅเคค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช grotesk
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara grotesk
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะพะทะตัะบะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ groteskowo
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใญใในใฏใซ
๐ซ๐ท grotesquement
๐ช๐ธ grotescamente
๐น๐ท grotesk bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ๊ดดํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุบุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ grotesknฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ groteskne
๐จ๐ณ ๆชๅผๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ groteskno
๐ฎ๐ธ grรณtesklega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณัะพะทะตัะบะฝะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแขแแกแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ grotesk ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ grotescamente
Etymology
The word 'grotesquely' is derived from the adjective 'grotesque,' which has its origins in the Italian word 'grottesca,' meaning 'of or pertaining to a cave' or 'cave-like.' This term became prominent in the 16th century during the Renaissance period when artists discovered ancient Roman frescoes in cave-like settings. These artworks featured fanciful and distorted figures, blending elements of nature with bizarre and imaginative themes. As the term evolved, it became associated with art that evoked a sense of the bizarre or unnatural. 'Grotesque' entered the English language in the early 17th century, and the adverb 'grotesquely' followed, signifying the manner in which something can be described as grotesque. Over time, it has come to encompass various contexts beyond art, including literature and daily life, often to convey disgust or eccentricity.