grotesque
/ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/adjective
Strange and ugly in a shocking or unnatural way, often to the point of being disturbing or absurd.
Example sentences
- “The horror film featured grotesque masks and twisted faces.”
- “The tree's roots had grown into grotesque shapes.”
- “The gargoyles on the old church have grotesque, twisted faces.”
Often used for faces, masks, and bodies that look unnatural. In art history, 'the grotesque' is a decorative style of twisting figures.