italianate

1 of 2

verb

ital·​ian·​ate ə-ˈtal-yə-ˌnāt How to pronounce italianate (audio)
i-
italianated; italianating
often capitalized

Italianate

2 of 2

adjective

Ital·​ian·​ate ə-ˈtal-yə-nət How to pronounce Italianate (audio) -ˌnāt How to pronounce Italianate (audio)
i-
: Italian in quality or characteristics

Examples of italianate in a Sentence

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Adjective
The buildings are examples of the Italianate architectural style that was popular in the mid-1800s, the petition reads. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2024 The downtown square, with its vintage architecture, Italianate courthouse, and historic markers, is a gathering place for good conversation, afternoon relaxation, local shopping, and delicious dining. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 The ornate, European-looking architecture found throughout OTR is Italianate, and OTR has the greatest intact concentration of it in the nation. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Her vocal style is Italianate and so, in this production, is her emotive acting. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for italianate 

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1567, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of italianate was in 1567

Dictionary Entries Near italianate

Italianate

italianate

Italian bee

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“Italianate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/italianate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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