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    rococo
    /rəˈkəʊkəʊ/

    adjective

    • 1. denoting furniture or architecture characterized by an elaborately ornamental late baroque style of decoration prevalent in 18th-century continental Europe, with asymmetrical patterns involving motifs and scrollwork: "a rococo carved gilt mirror"

    noun

    • 1. the rococo style of art, decoration, or architecture: "rococo is alive and living in our hearts"

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RococoRococo - Wikipedia

    Rococo, less commonly Roccoco (/ rəˈkoʊkoʊ / rə-KOH-koh, US also / ˌroʊkəˈkoʊ / ROH-kə-KOH; French: [ʁɔkɔko] or [ʁokoko] ⓘ), also known as Late Baroque, is an exceptionally ornamental and dramatic style of architecture, art and decoration which combines asymmetry, scrolling curves, gilding, white and pastel colours, sculpted ...

  4. www.britannica.com › art › RococoRococo | Definition, Art, Painting, & Characteristics ...

    Sep 19, 2024 · Rococo is a style of decorative arts, painting, architecture, and sculpture that originated in Paris in the early 18th century and spread to other countries. It is characterized by lightness, elegance, and an exuberant use of curving natural forms in ornamentation.

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  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rococoRococo Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Rococo is an artistic style of the 18th century marked by fanciful curved forms and elaborate ornamentation. Learn more about its origin, examples, and usage from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of rococo in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun [ U ] uk / rəˈkəʊ.kəʊ / us / rəˈkoʊ.koʊ /. a very decorated and detailed style in buildings, art, and furniture that was popular in Europe in the 18th century: The collection is known mainly as a treasure-house of the French rococo.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › rococoROCOCO | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Rococo is an adjective and a noun that describes a style of art and architecture in 18th-century Europe. It features elaborate and ornate decoration, curved lines, and pastel colors. Learn more about rococo with examples, synonyms, and translations.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › rococo_adjrococo, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

    What does the word rococo mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word rococo. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. rococo has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. decorative arts (1830s) architecture (1830s) visual arts (1830s) music (1860s) needlework (1870s) See meaning & use.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROCOCO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    a style of architecture and decoration that originated in France in the early 18th century, characterized by elaborate but graceful, light, ornamentation, often containing asymmetrical motifs. 2. an 18th-century style of music characterized by petite prettiness, a decline in the use of counterpoint, and extreme use of ornamentation. 3.