rococo
/rəˈkoʊkoʊ/
adjective
- Relating to or having the elaborate, decorative style of rococo art or architecture.
- The hotel lobby was overly rococo, with too many gold statues and fancy patterns.
- She wore a rococo gown with layers of lace and ribbons for the costume party.
- The rococo mirror had intricate carvings of leaves and flowers around its frame.
- Overly complicated or fancy in a way that seems excessive or old-fashioned.
- Some critics called the movie's plot rococo, with too many twists and unnecessary details.
- The software had a rococo interface with too many buttons and decorations.
- His writing style is so rococo that it is hard to follow the main idea.
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noun
- An artistic style from the 18th century that is very decorative, with fancy curves, light colors, and delicate details.
- Many people prefer the simplicity of modern design over the elaborate rococo of the past.
- The palace was decorated in the rococo style, with gold trim and floral patterns everywhere.
- The museum's new exhibit focuses on French rococo, featuring paintings and furniture from the 1700s.