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baroque
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adjective
A
highly
ornate
and
extravagant
style
of
art
,
architecture
,
and
music
that
flourished
in
Europe
from
the
early
th
to
the
mid-18th
century
.
The
baroque
architecture
of
the
cathedral
is
breathtaking
.
She
loves
baroque
music
for
its
complexity
and
emotion
.
The
room
was
decorated
in
a
baroque
style
,
with
elaborate
details
and
gold
accents
.
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adjective
In
a
more
general
sense
,
something
that
is
overly
ornate
or
complicated
.
The
novel's
baroque
language
made
it
difficult
to
read
.
His
baroque
explanation
left
everyone
confused
.
The
baroque
design
of
the
website
was
overwhelming
for
users
.
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Word Origin
Language
Portuguese
Original word
barroco
Originally meant
irregularly shaped pearl
Background
The term 'baroque' originally referred to an irregularly shaped pearl in Portuguese. It was later used to describe the elaborate and intricate style of art and architecture that emerged in Europe during the 17th century.