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GROTESQUES

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Grotesques.

Grotesques - as a noun

Art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants

Grotesques - as an adjective satellite

Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

Example: "Tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monstrous

Ludicrously odd

Example: "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticfantasticfantastical

Example Sentences

"The museum had a collection of ancient grotesques from various civilizations."
"The novel was filled with vivid descriptions of fantastical grotesques."
"The artist created a series of grotesques that captured the dark side of human nature."
"The film used grotesques as a metaphor for the society's obsession with beauty and perfection."
"The carnival featured a parade of grotesques with elaborate costumes and masks."
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Word Game Points

Is GROTESQUES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grotesques is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GROTESQUES has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is GROTESQUES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grotesques is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GROTESQUES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is GROTESQUES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grotesques is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GROTESQUES has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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