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- [ruh-koh-koh, roh-kuh-koh]
- /rəˈkoʊ koʊ, ˌroʊ kəˈkoʊ/
- /rəˈkəʊ.kəʊ/
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- [ruh-koh-koh, roh-kuh-koh]
- /rəˈkoʊ koʊ, ˌroʊ kəˈkoʊ/
Definitions of rococo word
- noun rococo a style of architecture and decoration, originating in France about 1720, evolved from Baroque types and distinguished by its elegant refinement in using different materials for a delicate overall effect and by its ornament of shellwork, foliage, etc. 1
- noun rococo a homophonic musical style of the middle 18th century, marked by a generally superficial elegance and charm and by the use of elaborate ornamentation and stereotyped devices. 1
- adjective rococo (initial capital letter) Fine Arts. noting or pertaining to a style of painting developed simultaneously with the rococo in architecture and decoration, characterized chiefly by smallness of scale, delicacy of color, freedom of brushwork, and the selection of playful subjects as thematic material. designating a corresponding style of sculpture, chiefly characterized by diminutiveness of Baroque forms and playfulness of theme. 1
- adjective rococo of, pertaining to, in the manner of, or suggested by rococo architecture, decoration, or music or the general atmosphere and spirit of the rococo: rococo charm. 1
- adjective rococo ornate or florid in speech, literary style, etc. 1
- noun Definition of rococo in Technology (jargon, abuse) Baroque in the extreme. Used to imply that a program has become so encrusted with the software equivalent of gold leaf and curlicues that they have completely swamped the underlying design. Called after the later and more extreme forms of Baroque architecture and decoration prevalent during the mid-1700s in Europe. Alan Perlis said: "Every program eventually becomes rococo, and then rubble." Compare critical mass. 1
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Origin of rococo
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French, akin to rocaille rocaille
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rococo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
rococo usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rococo
adj rococo
- baroque — Baroque architecture and art is an elaborate style of architecture and art that was popular in Europe in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.
- daedal — skilful or intricate
- de luxe — (esp of products, articles for sale, etc) rich, elegant, or sumptuous; superior in quality, number of accessories, etc
- demoded — out of date; outmoded.
- demode — out of fashion
adjective rococo
- euphuistic — Of or pertaining to euphuism.
- florid — reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion.
- jeweled — a cut and polished precious stone; gem.
- jewelled — (chiefly, of a watch) set with jewels.
- oldfangled — old-fashioned; of an older or former kind.
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