Rococo — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /rə-ˈkō-(ˌ)kō/ ro·co·co

Meaning & Definition of Rococo

Rococo (noun)

  1. rococo work or style

Rococo (adjective)

  1. of or relating to an artistic style especially of the 18th century characterized by fanciful curved asymmetrical forms and elaborate ornamentation
  2. of or relating to an 18th century musical style marked by light gay ornamentation and departure from thorough-bass and polyphony
  3. excessively ornate or intricate

Rococo (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in baroque, arabesque

    similar: arabesque, baroque, bedizened, florid, fussy, gingerbread, gingerbreaded, gingerbready, ornate, overdecorated, overwrought, extravagant, flamboyant, spectacular, splashy, bedaubed, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, ostentatious, pretentious, showy, swank, tawdry, elaborate, extreme, adorned, arrayed, beautified, bedecked, decked, decorated, dressed, embellished, enriched, garnished, ornamented, trimmed, flowery, frilly, lacy, enhanced, heightened, intensified, bejeweled, bossed, chased, emblazoned, embossed, embroidered, flounced, fringed, garlanded, gilded, laced, sequined, wreathed
    opposite: austere, plain, severe, stark, unadorned, bare, denuded, exposed, naked, stripped, uncovered, modest, simple, unassuming, unpretentious, conservative, muted, quiet, restrained, subdued, tasteful, toned-down, understated, unobtrusive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rococo

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rococo:

arabesque, baroque, bedizened, florid, fussy, gingerbread, gingerbreaded, gingerbready, ornate, overdecorated, overwrought, extravagant, flamboyant, spectacular, splashy, bedaubed, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, ostentatious, pretentious, showy, swank, tawdry, elaborate, extreme, adorned, arrayed, beautified, bedecked, decked, decorated, dressed, embellished, enriched, garnished, ornamented, trimmed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rococo

Words with the opposite meaning of Rococo:

austere, plain, severe, stark, unadorned, bare, denuded, exposed, naked, stripped, uncovered, modest, simple, unassuming, unpretentious, conservative, muted, quiet, restrained, subdued, tasteful, toned-down, understated, unobtrusive

Origin & Etymology of Rococo

French, irregular from rocaille rocaille

First known use: 1835

Frequently Asked Questions about Rococo

What does "Rococo" mean?

"Rococo" means rococo work or style. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: rococo work or style.

What is another word for "Rococo"?

Other words for "Rococo" include arabesque, baroque, bedizened, florid, fussy, gingerbread, gingerbreaded and gingerbready. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rococo" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rococo"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rococo". Common alternatives include arabesque, baroque, bedizened, florid, fussy, gingerbread, gingerbreaded, gingerbready, ornate and overdecorated.

What is the opposite of "Rococo"?

Antonyms of "Rococo" include austere, plain, severe, stark, unadorned, bare, denuded and exposed.

Is "Rococo" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rococo" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rococo"?

"Rococo" is pronounced /rə-ˈkō-(ˌ)kō/ and divided into syllables as ro·co·co.

What is the origin of the word "Rococo"?

"Rococo" comes from French, irregular from rocaille rocaille. First known use: 1835.

What is another word for "Rococo" meaning "as in baroque, arabesque"?

When "Rococo" (adjective) means as in baroque, arabesque, synonyms include arabesque, baroque, bedizened, florid, fussy and gingerbread. Opposites in this sense include austere, plain, severe and stark.