Definitions

1. adjective

excessively strange or unnatural in shape, appearance, or behavior

“The artist’s latest sculpture was a grotesque mixture of animal and human features.”

2. noun

a representation of something, especially a human figure, that is excessively strange or unnatural in shape, appearance, or behavior

“The horror movie featured a grotesque monster that terrified the main character.”

3. adverb

in a strange or unnatural way

“The child walked grotesquely through the empty hall, making eerie noises.”