Baroque

3 synonyms and 1 antonym for Baroque, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Extravagantly ornate and detailed, especially in art, architecture, or music.

Synonyms

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churrigueresco churrigueresque baroqueness

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Extravagantly ornate and detailed, especially in art, architecture, or music.

“The cathedral's baroque interior was covered in gold leaf and elaborate carvings.”

churrigueresco churrigueresque

Opposites

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2. name

The European artistic period (roughly 1600-1750) known for its dramatic, richly decorated style.

“Bach and Vivaldi are among the best-known composers of the Baroque.”

baroqueness

How to use Baroque

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baroque architecture baroque music a baroque plot

Etymology

From French baroque, originally describing an irregularly shaped pearl, likely from Portuguese barroco. Over time it came to describe the ornate, dramatic art style of the 1600s and 1700s, and eventually anything excessively elaborate.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Baroque” mean?

The word “Baroque” means extravagantly ornate and detailed, especially in art, architecture, or music. In plain terms, heavily decorated and dramatic — first a European art era, now also used loosely for anything overly ornate or complicated.

How do you pronounce “Baroque”?

“Baroque” is pronounced buh-ROK (/bəˈɹoʊk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Baroque” in a sentence?

Here is “Baroque” used in a sentence: “The cathedral's baroque interior was covered in gold leaf and elaborate carvings.”

What part of speech is “Baroque”?

Depending on how it is used, “Baroque” can be an adjective and a name.

Where does the word “Baroque” come from?

The word “Baroque” dates back to around 1600 and comes from French.

Is “Baroque” a common word?

“Baroque” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

How many meanings does “Baroque” have?

“Baroque” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extravagantly ornate and detailed, especially in art, architecture, or music.

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