/ˌbɑrbəˈrek/; ˌbɑrbəˈrek

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the medieval period of the Crusades, marked by a sense of chivalry, romance, and adventure

“The barbaresque setting of the novel, complete with knights and castles, drew readers in and transported them to another time.”

2. noun

a style of dramatic or narrative art, especially literature or music, characterized by a romantic, sensational, or melodramatic quality

“The film’s barbaresque plot twists kept the audience guessing until the very end.”