baroque
[/bəˈroʊk/ or /bæˈroʊk/]
adjective/noun
barroco
1. Relating to or denoting the ornate style of architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries, characterized by elaborate decoration and emotional intensity
The baroque cathedral featured intricate carvings and dramatic sculptures.
A catedral barroca apresentava entalhes intrincados e esculturas dramáticas.
2. Extravagantly ornate, complicated, or bizarre in style or appearance
Her baroque fashion sense made her stand out in the crowd.
Seu gosto de moda barroco a fazia se destacar na multidão.
3. (noun) The baroque style, period, or artistic movement
The baroque revolutionized European art and music.
O barroco revolucionou a arte e a música europeias.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'barroco' is particularly associated with colonial architecture and religious art, as the style heavily influenced churches and government buildings during the colonial period. In the USA, the term is often used colloquially to describe anything excessively ornate or complicated. The term can also metaphorically describe complex, intricate, or over-elaborated ideas or situations in both English and Portuguese contexts.
NYC Slang
over-the-top, extra, bougie (when referring to excessively ornate fashion or behavior)
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