IPA: /ɡroʊˈtɛskli/
KK: /groʊˈtɛskli/
Definition: In a way that is very strange or unnatural, often causing disgust or shock.
Example: The painting was grotesquely distorted, making the figures look monstrous.
IPA: /ɡroʊˈtɛsknəs/
KK: /groʊˈtɛsknəs/
Definition: The quality or state of being strange, unnatural, or exaggerated in appearance or character.
Example: The grotesqueness of the sculpture made it both fascinating and disturbing to viewers.
IPA: /ɡroʊˈtɛskəri/
KK: /groʊˈtɛskəri/
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.
IPA: /ɡroʊˈtɛs.kwer.i/
KK: /groʊˈtɛs.kwer.i/
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.
IPA: /ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ/
KK: /ˈgraʊndlɪŋ/
Definition: A person who stands in the cheap seats of a theater, especially in the pit area, or someone with simple tastes.
Example: The groundlings at the theater often reacted loudly to the performance.
IPA: /ˈɡraʊndˌwɜrk/
KK: /ˈgraʊndˌwɜrk/
Definition: The basic support or foundation needed for something to happen or be built upon.
Example: The team laid the groundwork for the new project during the planning phase.
IPA: /ɡruːˈpʌs.kjuːl/
KK: /ˈɡruːpəsˌkuːl/
Definition: A very small group of people who share a common political goal or belief, often working together in a secretive or exclusive manner.
Example: The groupuscule organized protests to promote their political agenda.
IPA: /ɡwɑːˈrɑːni/
KK: /gʊəˈrɑːni/
Definition: A member of a group of indigenous people from Bolivia, Paraguay, and southern Brazil, or the language they speak.
Example: The Guarani people have a rich cultural heritage and history.
IPA: /ɡuːd/
KK: /gud/
Definition: A Scottish term used to refer to God or to express something positive or good.
Example: In the old tales, they often spoke of the gude as a guiding force in their lives.
IPA: /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/
KK: /ˈgaɪdˌlaɪn/
Definition: A guideline is a rule or piece of advice that helps people decide how to act or what to do in certain situations.
Example: The teacher provided a set of guidelines for the project to help students understand what was expected.
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