barock
Translation
baroque
Examples
Die Kirche hat eine barocke Fassade.
The church has a baroque facade.
Er liebt barocke Musik.
He loves baroque music.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) a baroque ... ein barockes Schloss
Similar Words
Synonyms: ornate, elaborate; Antonyms: plain, simple, modern
Etymology
From Italian 'barocco', possibly from Portuguese 'barroco' (irregular pearl).
Memory Tips
Think of ornate, grand churches and palaces from the 17th-18th centuries.