Definition of baroque
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
art
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
a baroque cathedral baroque music and literature the baroque period
2
: characterized by grotesqueness, extravagance, complexity, or flamboyance
a truly baroque act of sabotage— G. N. Shuster
3
of gems
: irregularly shaped
a baroque pearl
Definition of baroque (Entry 2 of 2)
art
: the baroque style or the period in which it flourished
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The first known use of baroque was circa 1734
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