Rococo

Word ROCOCO
Character 6
Hyphenation ro co co
Pronunciations /ɹəˈkəʊkəʊ/

Definitions and meanings of "Rococo"

What do we mean by rococo?

A style of art, especially architecture and decorative art, that originated in France in the early 1700s and is marked by elaborate ornamentation, as with a profusion of scrolls, foliage, and animal forms. noun

A very ornate style of speech or writing. noun

A style of composition arising in the 1700s in France, often viewed as an extension of the baroque, and characterized by a high degree of ornamentation and lightness of expression. noun

Of or relating to the rococo. adjective

Immoderately elaborate or complicated. adjective

A variety of ornament originating in the Louis-Quatorze style and continuing with constantly increasing inorganic exaggeration and extravagance throughout the artistic degeneracy of the Louis-Quinze. noun

Especially— A kind of China-ribbon embroidery. noun

A kind of Roman work. noun

Of or pertaining to the style called rococo; like rococo; florid; fantastic. adjective

A florid style of ornamentation which prevailed in Europe in the latter part of the eighteenth century. noun

A style of baroque architecture and decorative art, from 18th century France, having elaborate ornamentation. noun

Of, or relating to the rococo style. adjective

Over-elaborate or complicated. adjective

Old-fashioned. adjective

Fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century noun

Having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation adjective

A style of baroque architecture and decorative art, from 18th-century France, having elaborate ornamentation.

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The word "rococo" in example sentences

In one shot she poses in a loud kimono-style dress and caresses the tail of a stuffed pheasant that forms part of what can only be described as a rococo charcuterie ensemble. ❋ John Dickie (2008)

Enlightenment, to realism, though on occasion it has affinities with what could be called rococo in its artistic style. ❋ REN (1968)

The stitch illustrated in fig. 87 is known as rococo stitch. ❋ Grace Christie (N/A)

This style, which is called rococo, corresponds to what in literature is known as preciosity; but towards the middle of the eighteenth century classical forms were revived, especially in the works of the famous architects Vanvitelli and Juvara, while Canova restored its simplicity to sculpture, combining the study of nature with that of classic forms. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

The stitch between these groups is generally known as the rococo stitch. ❋ Th��r��se De Dillmont (1868)

Call it "rococo," call it "baroque" in its passion for ornamentation and its uninhibited excess. ❋ Peter Clothier (2010)

Still, if "rococo" could be applied to dressing, this would be it ... ❋ Heather McDougal (2007)

Except -- now I see the lyrics written down, I realize I always thought one bit said 'rococo' and it actually says 'cope cope cope', which gives a very different feel! ❋ Ginger_princess (2005)

Louis XV was the period when outline and decoration were merged in one and the _shell_ which figured in Louis XIV merely as an ornament, gave its form (in a curved outline) and its name "rococo" (Italian for shell) to the style. ❋ Grace Wood (N/A)

The palace and front garden are in unattractive "rococo" style, especially the rooms occupied by Frederick the Great; but the gardens in the rear of the palace are large and most attractive. ❋ Minerva Brace Norton (N/A)

When he encounters a pack of enlightened "modern kids," all they do is fake profundity by stammering the word "rococo" over and over, stormy cymbal crashes and a seasick string section underscoring the absurdity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In furniture, the Louis XV style is generally said to be "rococo," which is derived from the French "rocaille," meaning ❋ Unknown (2010)

Nothing 'rococo' or effete in this reading, which for my money, only Cantelli exceeds! ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Oh, Don Ippolito's a pagan, I tell you; and I'm a painter, and the rococo is my weakness. ❋ William Dean Howells (1878)

And to conclude this post, one of the beautiful rococo confessionals: ❋ Unknown (2009)

I sat at your table, he reminded the actress, who looked a little put out when he approached her as she fended off admirers in the predictably rococo drawing room of the French Embassy, where the most discriminating after-party was under way. ❋ Anonymous (2011)

In the Be Yourself lounge you'll find fantastical rococo sofas, free Wi-Fi, a computer for guests and an area where you can help yourself to a range of teas, coffee and biscuits. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The rococo clock, nestled in a nook created by removing two shelves, is the first thing that greets visitors when they walk in. ❋ Rita Konig (2010)

The Grade 1 listed Georgian house, which boasts one of the finest English rococo-style interiors, is a not-for-profit members 'club donating its membership fee, and bar and restaurant profits to fund a life skills and job training programme for homeless people. ❋ Alison Benjamin (2010)

In the glass case to the left of the altar is one of the most beautiful rococo Madonnas of Franconia, which was carried in procession by the confraternity of the Rosary. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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