Etymology

grotesquely

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Today it means: In a grotesque manner; disgustingly. Full definition →

English grotesque ← Middle French grotesque ← Italian grottesco
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  1. Ancient Greekκρύπτω (krúptō)
  2. Ancient Greekκρυπτή (kruptḗ)
  3. Latincrypta
  4. Italiangrotta
  5. Italiangrottesco
  6. Middle Frenchgrotesque
  7. Englishgrotesque
  8. English todaygrotesquely

From grotesque + -ly.

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