baroque
/bรฆหษนษk/
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Simple Meaning
a style of art, music, or buildings from the 1600s and 1700s that is very decorated and detailed.
When to Use
๐Academic Writing๐Exam Vocabulary๐ฐNews & Media
Advanced โ complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
โI love baroque music, especially pieces by Bach and Vivaldi.โ
โThe palace is a perfect example of baroque architecture with all its gold decorations.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
Ornate, intricate, decorated, laden with detail.
Related Words
Synonyms:
ornateelaboratedecorative
Antonyms:
simpleplain
Word Family:
baroquely