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 Murphy’s recent shows at his legacy home base, FX, have been muddled and baroque, but on ABC, he’s got the goods, as evidenced by the premiere episode of his new show set on a luxury cruise ship. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025 Measuring in at 19 inches by 31 inches, the mirror features baroque ornate details at the top, giving it that retro look, and is built with high-quality glass. — Amy Schulman, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025 The design embraces opulence with a colonial and baroque influence, majestic chandeliers and antique furnishings. — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 His concert – led by Bach Collegium’s artistic director Ruben Valenzuela – will explore baroque compositions and songs made famous by Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 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
  • But for others, anxiety is an ongoing disorder that causes excessive worry, and isn't just prompted by stressful situations.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Avoid constipation as excessive straining can weaken the pelvic floor.
    — Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of excessive
Adjective
  • His big toes included the Texas pickle brand’s logo, and his remaining toes included intricate nail art to resemble pickles.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Although against a group of vibrant, hungry players who hunt like wolves before fizzing and whizzing in possession, with relentless ball speed and intricate rotations, Villa could only make up for the deficit in quality and European pedigree through hard work.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • And interstate commerce is affected — the extreme flooding across a corridor that includes the major cargo hubs in Louisville, Ky., and Memphis could lead to shipping and supply chain delays, said Jonathan Porter, chief meteorologist at AccuWeather.
    — Bruce Schreiner and Obed Lamy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Two main factors are considered — burn probability and expected fire behavior under extreme conditions.
    — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of extreme
Adjective
  • Any hedge fund or investment bank with an ability to do some complicated hedges is in a position to jump into the fray.
    — William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Back in 2021, the starlet opened up about those complicated early days following Angel’s birth.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • The play is an extravagant metaphor for political discourse, disputes between nations, nationalist feelings and more.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Others lean into extravagant brunch dishes to nourish and impress, like Roasted Tomato Quiche or Stuffed Ham-And-Cheese Croissant Casserole.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of extravagant
Adjective
  • For a more complex generic cancer medication, the price of a six-month supply could be inflated by as much as $10,000, according to estimates from Diederik Stadig, an economist at ING, a European bank.
    — Rebecca Robbins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This ingredient also increases your skin’s levels of glycan (the complex sugars that are naturally present in your skin), taking its natural smoothness to a heavenly level.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • That was a slightly steeper decline than the one reported in a preliminary reading earlier this month.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Rescue crews found the hikers along a steep cliff edge in the Big Flat Area, about 10 miles north of an area known as Shelter Cove, according to a news release from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of steep
Adjective
  • There are extensive drawbacks to using nuclear weapons, including their very destructiveness—which could undermine larger objectives or complicate battlefield operations—and the international backlash that would follow.
    — Paul Avey, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Since the Trump administration took office, environmental activists have feared that certain existing standards could be rolled back and further complicate efforts to clean up American water supplies.
    — Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2025
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