ba·roque 
/bəˈroʊk/ adjective
/bəˈroʊk/ adjective 1 : of or relating to a dramatic style of art and music that was common in the 17th and early 18th centuries and that featured many decorative parts and details
▪ baroque paintings/music ▪ a baroque cathedral ▪ the baroque period 2 [more baroque; most baroque] : having many details or too many details
▪ a somewhat baroque writing style ▪ a book filled with baroque descriptions
▪ baroque paintings/music ▪ a baroque cathedral ▪ the baroque period
▪ a somewhat baroque writing style ▪ a book filled with baroque descriptions
— baroque noun [noncount]
▪ The museum is exhibiting paintings from the baroque. [=the baroque period]
▪ The museum is exhibiting paintings from the baroque. [=the baroque period]
