Grotesque is an adjective meaning ugly, disgusting or terrible. Medusa was truly grotesque; to look at her meant a certain death. The smell was grotesque in the sewer, but they trudged on regardless.
(grotesque is usually used to describe strange shapes or bizarre forms)"The statues had been carved to represent evil spirits and had the most grotesque faces, complete with horns and bulging eyes"...
The thick black mascara and eyeliner, plus the heavily overapplied bright red lipstick, made her look both grotesque and slightly insane, like a deranged clown from a horror movie. I found it utterly...
The scene of the crime was a grotesque and bloody site. The Phantom of the Opera's grotesque appearance originally shocked Christine.Early sideshows featured people with strange and often grotesque...