Definition

A style or quality that is strange, unnatural, or exaggerated, often in a way that is disturbing or amusing.

Example

The artist's latest work is a grotesquerie that challenges traditional beauty standards.

Conversation

Have you ever read any stories that fall into the realm of grotesquerie?

Yeah, I find them really intriguing and creepy at the same time.

I think the way they explore the darker side of human nature is fascinating.

Absolutely! It's like they push the boundaries of what we consider normal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grotesquerie → It is formed from "grotesque" (from French *grotesque*, meaning comical or absurd) and the suffix "-erie" (meaning a place associated with or a collection of). The word "grotesquerie" refers to a collection or style of grotesque art or representations, often characterized by bizarre or unnatural forms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grotesque' as something comical or absurd, and '-erie' as a place or collection. This helps you remember that 'grotesquerie' refers to a collection of bizarre or absurd representations.

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