German word

barock

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈʁɔk/

Meaning

  • adjectivebaroque

Example

Die barocke Kirche ist sehr berühmt.

The baroque church is very famous.

Illustration for barock (baroque)

More examples

Die Wohnung ist sehr barock eingerichtet.

The apartment is furnished in a very baroque style.

Core concept

An ornate, imposing style whose decoration is rich, elaborate, and intentionally showy.

Common phrases

  • barocke Möbel

    baroque furniture

  • barocke Kleidung

    baroque clothing

  • barocker Stil

    baroque style

Similar words

prächtig: Very grand and splendid in appearance.
opulent: Luxurious and lavish through rich materials or decoration.
verschnörkelt: Covered with intricate curves and elaborate ornamental details.
pompös: Showy and grand in an exaggerated, ostentatious way.

Definition in German

Dem Barockstil entsprechend; prächtig und stark verziert.

Word origin

Barock entered German from French baroque, ultimately linked to Portuguese barroco, and its meaning developed from an irregular pearl to a term for an artistic style.

Usage tips

  • The noun 'das Barock' names the period or style, while the adjective 'barock' stays lowercase.

Other meanings

  • splendidadjective
  • ornamentaladjective

Opposites

  • schlichtplainadjective
  • minimalistischminimalistadjective

Related words

  • Barockbaroquenoun
  • Barockmusikbaroque musicnoun
  • barockartigbaroque-likeadjective

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