C2adjectiveformalartshistory
US/bəˈroʊk/
UK/bəˈrɒk/
in the highly decorated style of European art, buildings and music of the 1600s and early 1700s; also, very complicated
In context
Tonight the orchestra plays baroque music by Bach and Vivaldi.
The church's baroque interior is covered in gold and painted angels.
The plot is so baroque that I lost track after the first hour.
Words that go with baroque
adjective + noun
- baroque musicShe plays baroque music on a harpsichord.
- baroque architecturePrague is famous for its baroque architecture.
- baroque styleThe palace was rebuilt in the baroque style.
- baroque churchWe visited a small baroque church in the hills.
- baroque periodOpera became popular during the baroque period.