italianate

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verb

ital·ian·ate ə-ˈtal-yə-ˌnāt

italianated; italianating

often capitalized

transitive verb

: italianize

Italianate

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adjective

Ital·ian·ate ə-ˈtal-yə-nət

-ˌnāt

: Italian in quality or characteristics

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Adjective

All of the walls are painted a robin egg blue with Italianate trims, and rooms are decorated with velvety chairs and romantic drapes. —

Maddy Johnston, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024 New windows in Paris are dedicated to Chiuri’s cruise 2025 show for Dior, held in the grand, Italianate gardens at Scotland’s 15th-century Drummond Castle, which were represented in miniature. —

Miles Socha, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for italianate