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 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 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 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
  • Even so, the view here is that the harsh criticism of Romo and Nantz has been excessive among some media critics.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt argues that overparenting and excessive screen time are driving declines in youth mental health.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of excessive
Adjective
  • Bridges and overhangs were clean, confirming excellent exposure calibration and the printer's ability to resolve intricate features without sacrificing dimensional accuracy.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Those jurisdictional questions look to set up a pretty intricate set of arguments before the judge gets to the merits of the case.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • The combination of extreme heat and high demand for sites — which means not everyone can visit in the morning — is adding urgency to sun protection.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Phillips-Fein recently talked to CNN about how those ideals have eroded in recent years and why some working- class and poor people embrace the belief that extreme inequality is good for America.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of extreme
Adjective
  • Some 400 firefighters have been battling the blaze, aided by helicopters flying overnight, officials said, but high winds had complicated efforts to contain it.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But deciding what to do with that money has become more complicated because cash itself is once again producing a meaningful return.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • Despite all of this potential economic turmoil on the Canadian side, Carney still concluded that at the end of the day, the cost of acceding to Washington’s extravagant demands was higher than the cost of job losses and strain on a key industry.
    — Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Their journey leads them through an extravagant amusement park built on the grounds of a drug lord’s former estate.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • Breaking down barriers to care Mothers with mental health issues can face complex and layered barriers to care.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There are more complex versions of the term premium that seek to identify the components driving its changes.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • This rainfall may produce life threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Hurricane Lala.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Growth-stage companies currently forced into private placements at steep discounts and significant dilution to existing shareholders would gain a transparent, public alternative.
    — Cromwell Coulson, Fortune, 23 Aug. 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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