grotesque

As adjectives the difference between grotesque and painful

is that grotesque is distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous while painful is causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.

As a noun grotesque

is a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

As nouns the difference between offensive and grotesque

is that offensive is offensive (posture of attacking or being able to attack) while grotesque is a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

As an adjective grotesque is

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous.

Grotesque is a related term of awful.

As adjectives the difference between grotesque and awful

is that grotesque is distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous while awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible.

As a noun grotesque

is a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

As an adverb awful is

(colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

As adjectives the difference between grotesque and revolting

is that grotesque is distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous while revolting is which revolts or is repelling.

As nouns the difference between grotesque and revolting

is that grotesque is a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms while revolting is the action of the verb to revolt.

As a verb revolting is

present participle of lang=en.

As adjectives the difference between grotesque and ridiculous

is that grotesque is distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous while ridiculous is deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.

As a noun grotesque

is a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

Grotesque is a related term of ghastly.

As adjectives the difference between grotesque and ghastly

is that grotesque is distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous while ghastly is like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal.

As a noun grotesque

is a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

As an adverb ghastly is

in a ghastly manner.

As nouns the difference between grotesque and rot

is that grotesque is a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms while rot is meat roasted on a spit.

As an adjective grotesque

is distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous.

As adjectives the difference between picturesque and grotesque

is that picturesque is resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting. scenic while grotesque is distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous.

As a noun grotesque is

a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.

As adjectives the difference between absurd and grotesque

is that absurd is contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly while grotesque is distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous.

As nouns the difference between absurd and grotesque

is that absurd is an absurdity while grotesque is a style of ornamentation characterized by fanciful combinations of intertwined forms.