Bararesque

/ˌbɑːrəˈresk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or relating to a style of architecture or decoration; a variant spelling of 'barroquesk' or similar baroque-influenced styles.

Etymology

Related to baroque, but with uncertain etymology; possibly a variant or dialectal form relating to baroque architectural traditions.

Kelly Says

This is one of those words where the spelling variation itself tells a story—bararesque, baroque, barroquesk—each spelling reflects different languages adapting the same artistic movement!

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