baroque
adjective/bəˈroʊk/
Frequency rank: #9,339 most common English word
Meaning
highly ornate and extravagant in style, especially in art or architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Example sentence
The old cathedral was decorated in baroque style, with elaborate carvings and gold leaf covering every surface.
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