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grotesquely

/ɡroʊˈtɛsk.li/
gro · tesque · ly
Adjective:grotesque
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• adverb

1

In a comically or repulsively ugly, distorted, or unnatural manner.

Example

"The old oak tree's branches were grotesquely twisted by decades of harsh coastal winds."

2

To a shockingly, absurdly, or outrageously excessive degree.

Example

"The luxury mansion was grotesquely overpriced compared to the rest of the neighborhood."

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• Rhymes for grotesquely

• Nearby Words

grossness
grot
grotesque
grotesquely
grotto
grotto falls
grotty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'grotesque' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Grotesque' comes from French, borrowed from Italian 'grottesco' (literally 'of a cave'), referring to the fanciful, distorted murals of intertwined human, animal, and plant forms discovered in the excavated underground ruins ('grotte') of ancient Rome during the late 15th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grotesquely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grotesquely
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