baroque

adjective

bə-ˈrōk How to pronounce baroque (audio)
Definition of baroquenext
1
as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount eventually even the movie seems bored by its baroque violence

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2
as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated a thriller with a baroque plot that is sure to baffle many readers

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Recent Examples of baroque The palazzo, built in the 17th century, features typical Baroque architecture that has been preserved as much as possible. — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Masks, invisibility and hyper-visibility, the living intermingling with the dead, and lush, baroque language are all staples of the Afro-Surreal. — Via Catapult, Literary Hub, 5 June 2026 During the Grand Tour era in the 18th century, poets, painters, and aristocrats flocked here to admire the city’s ancient ruins and baroque art and architecture—still valid reasons to visit now, though today’s travelers will find plenty of modern pleasures as well. — Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026 This trendy spot sits inside a historic baroque house in the heart of Vienna, tucked within the boutique hotel The Leo Grand. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for baroque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baroque
  1. excessive
  2. intricate
  3. extreme
  4. complicated
  5. extravagant
  6. complex
  7. steep
  8. complicate
Adjective
  • Tammy Abraham left soon after Tuchel arrived while most of the forwards — with the exceptions of Mason Mount and Kai Havertz — grew tired of the manager’s excessive candour.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • If the prospect of lines, crowds, and excessive noise is deterring you from a vacation this summer, then the area around Shippea Hill is the ultimate antidote.
    — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of excessive
Adjective
  • As in Rohmer’s films, the nuances here involve intricate dialogue.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
  • The earthmoving, landscaping and intricate system of water features will be the most extensive at any of the approximately 250 golf courses in Mexico, transforming the open desert landscape of southern Baja into a lush and secluded environment.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • In his view, that defiance forced the GOP to take extreme measures and go it alone.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
  • Still, many labor for long hours in extreme heat without shade, without reliable access to clean water, and without the basic protections most Floridians take for granted.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of extreme
Adjective
  • Anticipation for the milestone holiday has been building for much of the year, serving as an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their complicated history as onetime colonists of an empire who became a superpower of their own.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The study authors caution that the model should be applied carefully to more complicated perovskites in which structural changes and dielectric effects occur simultaneously.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • The newlyweds, both 36, tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony at the iconic venue July 3, which took over the streets of Manhattan and required the New York Police to shut down the immediate vicinity.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revealed how much Taylor Swift paid the city for her and Travis Kelce‘s extravagant Madison Square Garden wedding.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 July 2026
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • Robbyant said the launch represents a major step forward in robotic spatial perception, helping robots develop a more accurate understanding of the physical world and improve their ability to navigate complex environments.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • But the solution is likewise complex; children who are read to are more likely to show improved literacy overtime but for many working class parents and families, time is in short supply.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • That marks a steep decline of 74% from the movie's already-poor $37 million debut, a much bigger drop than is typical for a summer superhero film.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • In the tourney, Zellers had five goals and three assists in five games and made a steep climb up the depth chart.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of steep
Adjective
  • Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
    — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
  • Fires in salt cedar can create spotting conditions and complicate suppression efforts, especially on windy days, when embers are carried ahead of containment lines, according to the department.
    — Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 4 May 2026
Definition of complicate

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