Definition of Baroque

1. Noun. The historic period from about 1600 until 1750 when the baroque style of art, architecture, and music flourished in Europe.

Exact synonyms: Baroque Era, Baroque Period
Generic synonyms: Age, Historic Period

2. Adjective. Having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation. "The building...frantically baroque"
Exact synonyms: Churrigueresco, Churrigueresque
Similar to: Fancy
Derivative terms: Baroqueness

3. Noun. Elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century.
Exact synonyms: Baroqueness
Generic synonyms: Artistic Style, Idiom

4. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750.

Definition of Baroque

1. a. In bad taste; grotesque; odd.

2. a. Irregular in form; -- said esp. of a pearl.

Definition of Baroque

1. an ornate object [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Baroque

Baron Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz
Baron Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding
Baron Jean Baptiste Joseph Fourier
Baron Karl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber
Baron Karl Wilhelm von Humboldt
Baron Lister
Baron Lloyd Webber of Sydmonton
Baron Munchausen
Baron Olivier of Birghton
Baron Richard von Krafft-Ebing
Baron Snow of Leicester
Baron Verulam
Baron Wilhelm von Humboldt
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