grotesque
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English historian Simon Schama described Hegseth’s words as “a special kind of loathsomeness: a blend of historical deafness, grotesque stupidity and comically ludicrous self-importance.”
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
That sense of complexity fuels Vecna, the antagonist of “Stranger Things,” whose climactic final season sees the character, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, take on a multitude of faces — some human and some grotesque.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
One former SNP head of communications claimed "a routine process" had been turned into a "grotesque spectacle".
From BBC • May 25, 2026
From a grotesque 230% valuation gap to a ticking energy crisis, this unstoppable market is more fragile than it looks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The shadows of the goal posts sprawled on the field like grotesque crosses.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
Vocabulary lists containing grotesque
"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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