churrigueresco

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Very decorated building style with many small carved details, like on Spanish churches

adjective
/ˌtʃʊrɪɡəˈrɛskoʊ/

: churrigueresco

The church's façade is a stunning example of churrigueresco design.

Examples

The ornate altar, almost overwhelming in its churrigueresco splendor, captivates every visitor.
The churrigueresco style is known for its intricate details.
Many cathedrals in Spain feature the complex detailing typical of the churrigueresco style.
Wow! Look at that churrigueresco decoration!
Many cathedrals in Spain feature the complex detailing typical of the churrigueresco style.
The church's façade is a stunning example of churrigueresco design.
The ornate altar, almost overwhelming in its churrigueresco splendor, captivates every visitor.

Synonyms

baroque

vschurrigueresco

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Having a lot of rich decoration, often seen in art, buildings, or music

refers to a narrower Spanish movement with very symmetrical architectural ornament

churrigueresque

vschurrigueresco

Specialized

1 9.9

A very decorated Spanish building style with many carved details

is the same meaning but a different spelling or form used for the style

How Ornate

churrigueresco

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ornate

Literature

25 7.0

elaborate

184 4.9

decorated

51 2.7

plain

33 2.5

Surface Forms

churrigueresco positive

Etymology

Churrigueresco comes from the Spanish family name Churriguera plus the ending -esco, which means 'in the style of'. So a churrigueresco building is 'in the style of Churriguera' and is known for very fancy, rich decoration and complex details.