1. имя существительное [французский язык, искусство]; то же, что и Baroque (the baroque) барокко (стиль и период расцвета данного стиля) 2. прилагательное [французский язык]; то же, что и Baroque 1) [искусство] барочный, в стиле барокко 2) причудливый; нелепый, вычурный; цветистый, пышный 3) неправильной формы Например: baroque pearl — жемчужина неправильной формы
I. adjective Usage: often capitalized Etymology: French, from Middle French barroque irregularly shaped (of a pearl), from Portuguese barroco irregularly shaped pearl 1. of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension 2. characterized by grotesqueness, extravagance, complexity, or flamboyance 3. irregularly shaped — used of gems Example: a baroque pearl • baroquely adverb II. noun Usage: often capitalized the baroque style or the period in which it flourished
An early logic programming language written by Boyer and Moore in 1972.
Feature-encrusted; complex; gaudy; verging on excessive. Said of hardware or (especially) software designs, this has many of the connotations of elephantine or monstrosity but is less extreme and not pejorative in itself. "Metafont even has features to introduce random variations to its letterform output. Now *that* is baroque!" See also rococo.