Definition of Italianate in English:
Italianate
adjective ɪˈtaljəneɪtəˈtæljəˌneɪt
Italian in character or appearance.
an Italianate staircase with triple loggia
Example sentencesExamples
- Greek Revival and Italianate mansions line the broad streets of this stately, historic neighborhood.
- Their interpretations ooze with the music's Italianate nature, and the elegance and grace they convey is exceptional.
- He got it: the local architect Andrews and Pepper gave him a graceful Italianate complex on a 27-acre site, with 16 acres of working floors inside.
- It's quite Italianate and we hope very beautiful.
- As its fresco-like nature suggests, much of the finished painting appears Italianate in conception.
- Unfortunately, Guleghina can't muster their Italianate style, and her portrayal has less character than those mentioned above.
Origin
Late 16th century: from Italian italianato, from Italia 'Italy'.
Definition of Italianate in US English:
Italianate
adjectiveəˈtæljəˌneɪtəˈtalyəˌnāt
Italian in character or appearance.
an Italianate staircase with triple loggia
Example sentencesExamples
- Unfortunately, Guleghina can't muster their Italianate style, and her portrayal has less character than those mentioned above.
- Greek Revival and Italianate mansions line the broad streets of this stately, historic neighborhood.
- As its fresco-like nature suggests, much of the finished painting appears Italianate in conception.
- Their interpretations ooze with the music's Italianate nature, and the elegance and grace they convey is exceptional.
- He got it: the local architect Andrews and Pepper gave him a graceful Italianate complex on a 27-acre site, with 16 acres of working floors inside.
- It's quite Italianate and we hope very beautiful.
Origin
Late 16th century: from Italian italianato, from Italia ‘Italy’.