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 Collaborations Supreme landed the first-ever Air Foamposite One collaboration in 2014 and gave the sneaker two colorwayws with a baroque graphic. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 That was the high baroque period of Black style in the United States, when pimp realism became aspirational for all, even the respectable. — Lucy Sante, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026 Their friendship and mutual admiration produced something that neither had made before, with Rostam’s meticulous production framing Leithauser’s enormous vocal range across doo-wop, country rock, baroque pop, folk and torch song territory. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 Sep. 2026 Dutch interior designer Wim van de Oudeweetering gave the interiors their distinctive, almost baroque character, layering rich fabrics, patterned walls, jewel tones, and theatrical details throughout. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 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
  • The lack of transparency in the incentives’ application process, alongside excessive bureaucracy and uncertainty, remain issues, although Japanese industry folk have similar complaints about applying for export support.
    — Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Wolf of Wall Street, the Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie movie about Belfort’s wild and excessive life as a New York stockbroker and boiler room boss, was released through Paramount Pictures.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of excessive
Adjective
  • Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The intricate weave was created using a relatively new powder-bed printing process.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • Imagine being able to test how a jet engine will perform under extreme temperatures, identify when a factory machine might fail, or see how a building will respond to changing weather conditions without physically experimenting on any of them.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The most extreme is the outdoor pool with Lucerne’s lake water (untreated), a truly icy experience undertaken naked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of extreme
Adjective
  • But if the aircraft also loses access to reliable navigation data, the situation can become considerably more complicated.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But at the same time, domestic attacks involving guns have increased this year, leaving law enforcement, advocates and other criminal justice stakeholders taking stock of a complicated year.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • Making her debut at the annual Los Angeles event to fundraise for the museum, the beauty mogul joined a starry crowd embracing all things glitzy and gloriously extravagant.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The funds were allegedly used to finance Hollywood films and extravagant purchases that included hotels, a luxury yacht, art and jewelry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of extravagant
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  • Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While the appeal turns on complex legal disputes, political overtones aren't hard to find.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • Chipmaking hubs Taiwan and South Korea saw steep declines, the former suffering record losses and the latter halting trading after an 8% wipeout.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Public’s LuEsther Theater isn’t helping, with its steep raked seating so clearly set off from the deep rectangle of the stage.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 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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