grotesque

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Grotesque' refers to something shocking or unnatural in appearance. It's not just plain ugly; it's over-the-top ugly. Think of it as an exaggerated ugliness.

Examples in Different Contexts

In video game design, 'grotesque' characters can add intrigue. A game developer could say, 'Incorporating grotesque creatures will provide unique challenges for players.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

The marketing campaign for our product needs to show the harsh reality of environmental pollution. Visual elements should be impactful enough to trigger a sense of urgency.

Response:

Using grotesque visuals might be a good idea to portray environmental devastation in our ads.

Literature

Scenario:

Our next issue will focus on the unique character development in horror fiction. I really want to explore how authors create characters that straddle between the real and surreal.

Response:

I completely agree. We can analyze some grotesque characters in famous horror novels to understand the transition from real to surreal.