baroque
Translation
baroque, ornate, elaborate
Examples
The palace has a baroque design.
The palace has a baroque design.
His writing style is too baroque for me.
His writing style is too baroque for me.
Grammar Patterns
((baroque)) + noun describes a noun with a highly ornate style. The church is a masterpiece of baroque architecture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ornate, elaborate; Antonyms: plain, simple
Etymology
From French 'baroque', from Portuguese 'barroco' meaning 'irregular pearl'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'broken' or irregular pearl ('barroco')—beautiful but overly complex.