noun “rococo”
singular rococo, uncountable
- an 18th-century artistic style characterized by elaborate ornamentation and asymmetrical designs
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The museum's exhibit features furniture from the rococo.
- (music) a style of music from the same period known for its lightness and elegance
She enjoys playing compositions from the rococo on her violin.
adjective “rococo”
base form rococo, non-gradable
- in the style of rococo art or decoration, characterized by elaborate ornamentation and asymmetrical designs
The palace's rococo architecture attracted many visitors.
- extravagantly ornate or intricate
The author's rococo prose made the novel a challenging read.