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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 There were even more turns — including civil litigation that continues to this day — in what was already a baroque narrative. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 Sonically, Hazel Eyes is said to blend baroque pop, British folk, outlaw country and left-field R&B while foregrounding Smith’s signature vocal performances and intimate songwriting. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 June 2026 Perhaps one of the most famous rooms in the palace is the Hall of Mirrors featuring heavily ornate Baroque style gallery of mirrors. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 June 2026 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 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
  • There has been some discussion about whether tripling up on Chelsea in attack is excessive or puts too many eggs in one basket.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That includes the power outage shutting down cell phone networks and Sunburn deliberately not being preachy about the often-talked about mental health risks for young people from excessive technology use.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of excessive
Adjective
  • Aside from being the country’s top hotel, this Regency pile is also one of the finest and most intricate historical restorations this century.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But removing full force only revealed more intricate, exceptional details of a defense that combines power and control like few can.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • Overdosing on the drug can cause extreme drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, decreased reflexes, respiratory depression, coma and possible death.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In the Rocky Mountains, years of extreme heat and drought have baked the landscape, drying up streams that feed the Colorado River and desiccating pastures where cattle graze.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of extreme
Adjective
  • Downs got a complicated Ohio State defense on the right page, made checks and took away passing lanes by consistently being in the right place.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Hossain ties up the fate of her complicated protagonist with a neat bow, leaving too many unanswered questions about the backstory and topics raised.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • Whereas Putin takes extravagant risks on the international stage but is loath to hold his associates accountable for incompetence, Xi is just the opposite.
    — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Bob Mackie, the designer whose glittering, extravagant creations helped define the look of some of the 20th century’s biggest stars, has died at 87.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • But as this example illustrates, interpreting the benchmark scores can be technically complex, presenting a challenge for companies that want to show off the results to the public in a digestible format.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Bi-2212 has a complex layered structure, and oxygen atoms within it can prove more susceptible to displacement.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • For people feeling strapped by steep costs, the 60/30/10 budget can offer a more forgiving framework to follow.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Putin, for his part, did not publicly signal any movement from his previous steep demands, which seek major concessions from Ukraine.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of steep
Adjective
  • The company very deliberately targets large enterprise customers, which have the biggest and most complicate supply chain ecosystems.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
    — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Definition of complicate

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