Grotesque and Silly

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Grotesque

Grotesque adjective - Disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense.
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Silly and grotesque are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Grotesque".
Nearby Word: grotesquely

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.
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Grotesque and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grotesque" instead an adjective "Silly".
Nearby Word: silliness

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  • Tales from the Crypt usually fell very far on the silly side of the scale, with intentionally hammy acting and very over-the-top characterization and often plots that present a sort of grotesque parody to sitcom plot conventions and other very outlandish stories.
    Source: Sliding Scale of Silliness Versus Seriousness
  • Film / Puppet Master Beware the Silly Ones: Jester is the least grotesque and completely unarmed compared to his comrades.
    Source: Film / Puppet Master
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