Groteske Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Groteske" is mainly used as adjective meaning "grotesque", "bizarre" or "absurd". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Groteske"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Groteske
  • Plural: die Grotesken

Meanings of "Groteske" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Comically or disturbingly strange or absurd"

"Groteske", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die groteske Darstellung des Charakters machte den Film unvergesslich.The grotesque portrayal of the character made the film unforgettable.
  2. Seine groteske Kleidung fiel auf der Party sofort auf.His grotesque clothing immediately stood out at the party.
  3. Das groteske Verhalten des Künstlers überraschte alle Anwesenden.The grotesque behavior of the artist surprised everyone present.

2.) "An artistic or literary work featuring absurd or comical elements"

"Groteske", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Groteske des Autors wurde im Theater aufgeführt.The author's grotesque was performed in the theater.
  2. In der Groteske werden gesellschaftliche Normen oft übertrieben dargestellt.In the grotesque, social norms are often exaggerated.
  3. Die Groteske war voller skurriler Charaktere und Szenen.The grotesque was full of bizarre characters and scenes.
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