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rococo

rococo

5 9.8
Having many curves and fine decorations like 18th-century French art
  • adjective
  • /roʊˈkoʊkoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rococó
  • The 1830s witnessed a new vogue for Rococo design in many European countries, and Austria was no exception.
  • rococo revival
  • rococo style
  • rococo ornament

Examples

  • The room itself is decorated with Rococo ornaments, which contrast strongly with the lowly wooden floorboards.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The painting presents five women in a room lavishly furnished in the Rococo style.

    Academic text (2014)

  • No wonder the rich Rococo interior in The Morning After the Masquerade was associated with him.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Sheila watched TV in the mirror of the room's long rococo dressing table.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Characterized by intricate and refined ornament, the Rococo style was particularly well suited to demonstrate improvements in manufacturing processes.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The palace's ballroom was adorned with rococo frescoes and delicate gold leaf that enthralled every visitor.

  • The antique shop featured a stunning rococo mirror, beautifully carved with intricate floral patterns.

  • Many buildings in the city showcase rococo architecture, highlighting its elaborate curves and dazzling details.

Synonyms

baroque
vsrococo
6 8.1

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

focuses on asymmetrical, intricate curves and delicate ornament rather than period label
frou-frou
vsrococo
  • Archaic
1 9.6

Having a very showy, overly decorated style

is more about careful asymmetrical detail and curved ornament than mere showiness

Antonyms

plain
50 2.5

Not attractive to look at

unadorned
6 5.1

Plain in appearance with no decoration

How Ornate

rococo
  • Specialized
5 9.8
ornate
  • Literature
26 7.0
flamboyant
35 6.5
decorative
49 3.9

Surface Forms

rococo positive

Etymology

Rococo comes from the French word rocaille ('shell' or 'rock' decoration) and the word baroque. It describes designs that are full of small, curving, shell-like decorations, which is why we use rococo for very fancy, highly decorated styles.