Definition

A quality or state that is strange, unnatural, or distorted, often causing discomfort or disgust.

Example

The artist's work was filled with grotesquery, showcasing bizarre and unsettling figures.

Conversation

Did you see that art exhibit downtown?

Yeah, some of the pieces were really strange and had a certain grotesquery to them.

I know, right? It was fascinating yet kind of disturbing at the same time.

Absolutely! It definitely made me think about the definition of beauty.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grotesquery is derived from "grotesque" (from Italian *grottesco*, meaning of a cave or cavern) and the suffix "-ery" (meaning a place associated with or characterized by). The term "grotesquery" refers to a quality or state characterized by the bizarre or unnatural, often in a humorous or absurd way.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grotesque' as something that comes from a 'cave' and is often strange or bizarre, and '-ery' indicates a place or state. This helps you remember that 'grotesquery' refers to the state of being bizarre or absurd.

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