It was somewhat grotesque, all those dumpy women smiling at each other, making marketplace noise.

Massive, abstract, and somewhat grotesque forms of the Dymkovo toys are emphasized by ruffles, puffed collars, and other features.

For a group to seize the word and apply it to themselves is somewhat grotesque.

(This somewhat grotesque edifice is now known as the Executive Office Building.)

In the shadows beside the staircase, her eyes appeared larger than they really were, and the faded red hair and prominent Elhalyn nose made a somewhat grotesque appearance.

Inside the glowing, red-lighted room, the sight of Lenin in a glass case is awesome and somewhat grotesque.

About that time I had leanings toward art of a somewhat grotesque cast, and I found in this younger child a rare kindred spirit.

There now followed during the waning afternoon of the last day of peace a somewhat grotesque interlude.

The book's depictions of fanged monsters concerned some parents when it was first published, as his characters were somewhat grotesque in appearance.