1. the quality or state of being grotesque; extreme or bizarre strangeness in appearance or character
2. something that is grotesque; a grotesque figure, image, or artistic style
Usage: often used in art and architecture contexts

Examples

• The grotesqueness of the villain's appearance made him unforgettable.
• The artist embraced the grotesqueness of medieval gargoyles in her sculpture.
• The grotesqueness of the situation—a wedding during a hurricane—was almost comical.
• Medieval cathedrals often featured grotesqueness in their decorative elements.
• He was struck by the grotesqueness of the exaggerated facial features in the painting.
• The grotesqueness of the costume made it perfect for the horror film.
• Critics noted the deliberate grotesqueness in the playwright's dark comedy.