Disgusting
Disgusting adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Grotesque and disgusting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grotesque" instead an adjective "Disgusting".
Grotesque
Grotesque adjective - Disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense.
Usage example: the gaudy, overdecorated interior of the gambling casino was just too grotesque for my taste
Disgusting and grotesque are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disgusting" instead an adjective "Grotesque".
Nearby Word: grotesquely
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- gross and disgusting
- gross and grotesque
- repulsive and disgusting
- repulsive and grotesque
- foul and disgusting
- foul and grotesque
- loathsome and disgusting
- loathsome and grotesque
- repellent and disgusting
- repellent and grotesque
- revolting and disgusting
- revolting and grotesque
- repugnant and disgusting
- repugnant and grotesque
Both words in one sentence
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Chris' brother, Daryl comes out from the shadows, looking disgusting and grotesque.
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Apparently, the scars that make a Claymore are so disgusting and grotesque, that they have the capability of turning off an entire horde of raping bandits.
Source: Take Our Word for It -
Evil Makes You Ugly: Thatcher, whose puppet grew more grotesque and disgusting looking as the seasons progressed.
Source: Series / Spitting Image
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