rococo

/rəˈkoʊkoʊ/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
noun
  1. 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.