baroque

(noun) the historic period from about 1600 until 1750 when the baroque style of art, architecture, and music flourished in Europe. Synonyms: Baroque, Baroque era, Baroque period.

(noun) elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century. Synonyms: baroqueness.

(adj) having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation. Synonyms: churrigueresque, churrigueresco. Example: "The building...frantically baroque"-william dean howells."

(adj) of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750. Synonyms: Baroque.