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grotesque Synonyms

Another word for grotesque

Choosing another word for grotesque depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Comically or repulsively ugly, distorted, or misshapen in appearance or form.

Usage Example

"The old cathedral's roofline was lined with hideous stone carvings that peered down at passersby."

Strongest
hideous
Strong
deformed
misshapen
monstrous
ugly
distorted
freakish
repulsive

• adjective (Context 2)

Incongruous, bizarre, or absurd to a shocking or offensive degree.

Usage Example

"The report exposed a bizarre disparity between executive bonuses and the wages of entry-level workers."

Strong
bizarre
outlandish
absurd
outrageous
preposterous
incongruous
ludicrous

• noun (Context 3)

A comically or repulsively distorted figure, creature, or design, especially an ornamental stone carving on a building that does not function as a waterspout.

Usage Example

"The tour guide explained that while gargoyles channel rainwater away from the walls, grotesques are purely decorative."

Strong
monstrosity
caricature
freak

Opposites of grotesque

The opposite of grotesque shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

beautiful
normal
reasonable
graceful
sensible
comely
natural
shapely
See all opposites of grotesque

• Nearby Words

grossly
grossness
grot
grotesque
grotesquely
grotto
grotty

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Grotesque. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/grotesque
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