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 literature, 'grotesque' characters can portray deep human emotions. An author might write, 'My grotesque character represents the inner turmoil of society.'

Practice Scenarios

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.

Tech

Scenario:

I came across a website today with a UI design that’s challenging to navigate. The cluttered layout really detracts from the user experience.

Response:

So you think the web design is literally grotesque? I believe we should redesign it to improve usability.