rococo
noun
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Definition of rococo
(Entry 1 of 2)
: rococo work or style
rococo
adjectiveDefinition of rococo (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: of or relating to an artistic style especially of the 18th century characterized by fanciful curved asymmetrical forms and elaborate ornamentation
b
: of or relating to an 18th century musical style marked by light gay ornamentation and departure from thorough-bass and polyphony
2
: excessively ornate or intricate
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Examples of rococo in a Sentence
Adjective
The chairs are carved in a rococo style.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
At the Moschino runway show in June, Rowan took an edgier approach to milkmaid dressing, wearing a two-piece rococo-print fit with platform heels. — Teen Vogue, "From Kylie Jenner to Rowan Blanchard, Milkmaid Fashion Is the New Trend We Can't Get Enough Of," 16 Aug. 2019 As his house pares down, ornament sprouts on his person like an irrepressible efflorescence of his inner rococo. — Kennedy Fraser, Vogue, "From the Archives: Karl Lagerfeld, The Impresario," 19 Feb. 2019 At the end of the episode, Axe attends a dinner with Andolov's family in one hell of a gold rococo room. — refinery29.com, "Billions Season 3, Episode 10 Recap: "Texas Roadkill Chili"," 28 May 2018 London Lace Scotland is the source for this company's lovely lace window coverings, which range in style from sweet to over-the-top rococo. — John Loecke, ELLE Decor, "2004 Home Magazine 100 Plus Secret Sources," 5 July 2012 As his house pares down, ornament sprouts on his person like an irrepressible efflorescence of his inner rococo. — Kennedy Fraser, Vogue, "From the Archives: Karl Lagerfeld, The Impresario," 19 Feb. 2019 There, an after party ensued, with men in 18th-century rococo suits ushering attendees into the Temple of Dendur, where a projection gave the bare walls the appearance of a grand European palace façade. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "All the Stars Turned Out for the World Premiere of Oceanâs 8," 6 June 2018 At the end of the episode, Axe attends a dinner with Andolov's family in one hell of a gold rococo room. — refinery29.com, "Billions Season 3, Episode 10 Recap: "Texas Roadkill Chili"," 28 May 2018 What looks like a fancy rococo wallpaper design in black and white and in gold is actually an arrangement of handcuffs, chains, surveillance cameras, Twitter birds and stylized alpacasâan animal which in China has become a meme against censorship. — Roger Catlin, Smithsonian, "Ai Weiwei Depicts the Brutality of Authoritarianism in an Unusual MediumâLegos," 12 July 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
In Steingaden, the bucolic meadow and plain façade of Wieskirche belie the rococo churchâs glorious cupola, gilded stucco, and marble balustrades, all mystically illuminated by the large windows. — National Geographic, "Castles, vineyards, and fairy-tale villages: Drive the Romantic Road," 14 Aug. 2019 CosĂŹ fan tutte touches on all these issues of the human condition with an exquisite lightness of touch that belongs to the late rococo world of the ancien rĂ©gime in Europe but still speaks to us in a recognizable postwar American setting. — Larry Wolff, The New York Review of Books, "âCosĂŹâ in Coney," 27 Mar. 2018 This was not limited to sartorial touches; rococo flourish was present in all genres of French art, from painting to furniture design. — Vogue, "19 Runway Looks That Wouldâve Fit Right In at Versailles," 9 Apr. 2018 Of all the bets Michael Kors Holdings could have made on its quest to become an American house of luxury labels, Versace, and its distinct rococo style, stands out as particularly bold. — Kim Bhasin, The Seattle Times, "Michael Kors $2 billion bet on Versace may be too bold," 25 Sep. 2018 What made Garner so captivating for sophisticated European ears was his swing and rococo chord configurations. — WSJ, "âNightconcertâ by Erroll Garner Review: A Little Midnight Music," 14 Aug. 2018 With 30 days to vacate her 56,500-square-foot mansion, Candy Spelling had decades of rococo treasures to relocate. — Ronald D. White, latimes.com, "From Sinatra to the Spellings, California's oldest moving company has thrived by remaining discreet," 8 July 2018 Every item â brocade sofas, velvet upholstered chairs, metal hinges, parquet de Versailles floors â is period perfect; Smith will brook no interruption of his rococo illusion. — Nancy Hass, New York Times, "In the Heart of Louisiana, One Manâs Impossibly Ornate Home," 8 May 2018 Still, the increasingly rococo costumes are a delight, especially for Rubinstein. — Jesse Oxfeld, Town & Country, "Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone Go Head to Head in the New Musical War Paint," 7 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rococo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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