, ba-, -ˈräk, -ˈrȯk\
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Synonyms & Antonyms for baroque
Synonyms: Adjective
devilish, excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, fancy, immoderate, inordinate, insane, intolerable, lavish, overdue, overextravagant, overmuch, overweening, plethoric, steep, stiff, towering, unconscionable, undue, unmerciful
Antonyms: Adjective
middling, moderate, modest, reasonable, temperate
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Examples of baroque in a Sentence
Adjective
a somewhat baroque writing style a book filled with baroque descriptionsRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The developmental biologist Cassandra Extavour sings classical and baroque music on stage with the Handel and Haydn Society at Symphony Hall in Boston. — Peter Byrne, Quanta Magazine, "Debating the Evolution of Multicellularity," 25 Sep. 2013 For costume enthusiasts like Shelby and Pinsent, Versailles’s Fêtes Galantes — a one-night-only, baroque-themed throwdown in the French royal residence — provides just that kind of time-hop sensation. — Kinsey Gidick, Washington Post, "Some travelers are dressing the part when they visit historic locations," 16 Aug. 2019 Tourists and locals flock to the magnificent baroque landmark, plunking down on the steps and taking a breather from their busy day. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Per Favore, Do Not Sit On the Spanish Steps," 8 Aug. 2019 From Spain was violinist Pedro Gandia, and from Cleveland, a co-founder of the acclaimed baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire, flutist Kathie Stewart. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, "Review: Early Music Festival brings fresh energy to old sounds," 2 Aug. 2019 The revolution will not be read in longform The Mueller report is long, describes many different things, and of course did not prove the kind of baroque Trump-Russia conspiracy that some of the president’s critics had been hoping to demonstrate. — Matthew Yglesias, Vox, "Mueller’s testimony matters even if he doesn’t say anything new," 24 July 2019 Originally created by Swiss architect Ernesto Korrodi, there’s Art Nouveau, baroque, and even a splash of colonial style in the mix. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, "A New Hotel Is Embracing the Laid-Back Eastern Side of the Algarve," 26 July 2019 Hop off the metro and onto one of the city’s shared bikes to explore the historic Gamla stan district—don’t miss the baroque, 600-room Royal Palace—before finding a coffeehouse for an afternoon fika break. — Robert Chg, National Geographic, "See why the world’s best subway lines are destinations unto themselves," 19 July 2019 Perec’s longest and most intricate novel, was arrived at via constraints more baroque than simply dropping a vowel. — Paul Grimstad, The New Yorker, "The Absolute Originality of Georges Perec," 16 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The intricate designs are significant for ushering the baroque into Calabria. — Frances Mayes, National Geographic, "Discover Italy’s most delicious secret," 11 July 2019 As for Ghali, the lanky, 25-year-old rapper known for his smooth flow and highly stylized videos (not to mention a wildly enthusiastic fan base!), looked equally divine in a semi-sheer shirt with baroque ruffled collar and an embroidered shawl. — Vogue, "This Italian Power Couple Shutdown the Front Row at Gucci’s Cruise Show," 28 May 2019 Turkish baroque mingled Western and Ottoman styles. — The Economist, "Turkey’s central bank has streamlined its fight against inflation," 31 May 2018 This show’s willingness to go for baroque, adding on oddity with gusto, recalls the best and–in moments–worst of Six Feet Under. — Daniel D'addario, Time, "Here and Now Is a Frank Family Saga Suited for This Moment," 8 Feb. 2018 Leave a Note Ulysses Grant was a complex and often contradictory figure and so is the San Diego hotel that bares his name, an eye-catching blend of post-modern minimalism and the neo-baroque Empire style that flourished during his presidency. — Condé Nast Traveler, "The US Grant (Luxury Collection)," 20 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'baroque.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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