baroque baroque /bɝˈoʊk/

adjective

1. () Having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation  ( churrigueresco , churrigueresque , baroque )
   having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
    The building...frantically baroque
   the building...frantically baroque
   
2. Of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750  ( baroque )
   of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750
   

noun

1. Elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century  ( baroque , baroqueness )
   elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century
    The Palace of Versailles in France is a famous example of Baroque architecture
   The Palace of Versailles in France is a famous example of Baroque architecture
   
   

 Baroque

1. The historic period from about 1600 until 1750 when the Baroque style of art, architecture, and music flourished in Europe  ( Baroque , Baroque era , Baroque period )
   The historic period from about 1600 until 1750 when the Baroque style of art, architecture, and music flourished in Europe