Definition Synonyms
Definition of arabesque - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
decorativedecorated with intricate patterns or designs
- The arabesque tiles added elegance to the room.
Noun
1.
artintricate design with floral or geometric patterns
- The mosque's walls were adorned with arabesque designs.
2.
balletTECH. dance position with one leg raised backwardTECH.
- She held the arabesque gracefully during the performance.
3.
musicTECH. ornate musical composition often for pianoTECH.
- Debussy's Arabesque No. 1 is a beautiful piece.
Images of arabesque
intricate design with floral or geometric patterns
Origin of arabesque
Italian, arabesco (in the Arabic style)
Examples of arabesque in a sentence
Her dress had an arabesque pattern that caught everyone's eye. The artist sketched an arabesque on the canvas. The book cover featured an arabesque in gold. The dancer's arabesque was the highlight of the show. In the painting, the figure is captured in an arabesque. The pianist played an arabesque that captivated the audience.
He composed an arabesque that was both intricate and moving.
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- French:arabesque, ...
- German:arabesk, Arabeske, ...
- Italian:arabescato, arabesco, ...
- Spanish:arabesco, pieza arabesca, ...
- Portuguese:arabesco, composição ornamentada, ...
- Chinese:阿拉伯式, 阿拉伯式图案, ...
- Japanese:アラベスク模様の, アラベスク, ...
- Arabic:مُزَخْرَف, زخرفة, ...
- Hebrew:עֲרַבֶּסְקִי, עֲרַבֶּסְקָה, ...
- Russian:арабесковый, арабеска, ...
- Ukrainian:арабесковий, арабеска, ...
- Hindi:अलंकृत, अलंकरण, ...
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