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Splendid vs Baroque - What's the difference?

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Splendid is a related term of baroque.


As adjectives the difference between splendid and baroque

is that splendid is possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun while baroque is ornate, intricate, decorated, laden with detail.

splendid

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.
  • Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant.
  • brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard
  • * November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
    • Hart had to make two splendid saves as Van Persie and Di María took aim and Fellaini should really have done better with a headed chance.

    Synonyms

    * great * magnificent * marvellous

    Derived terms

    * splendidness

    Related terms

    * resplend * resplendent * splendor

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    baroque

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • from the Baroque period in visual art and music.

    • Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A period in western architecture from ca. 1600 to the middle of the eighteenth century, known for its abundance of decoration.
  • A period in western art from ca. 1600 to the middle of the eighteenth century, characterized by drama, rich color, and dramatic contrast between light and shadow.
  • A period in western music from ca. 1600 to ca. 1760, characterized by extensive use of counterpoint, basso-continuo, and extensive ornamentation.
  • The chess variant invented in 1962 by mathematician Robert Abbott, or any of its descendants, where pieces move alike, but have differing methods of capture.