Veronese

adjective

Ver·​o·​nese ˌver-ə-ˈnēz How to pronounce Veronese (audio)
-ˈnēs
: of or relating to Verona, Italy
Veronese noun
plural Veronese

Examples of Veronese in a Sentence

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The first floor was inspired by the energy of the city with double-high ceilings and a large Veronese chandelier and a selection of artwork leading to the staircase. Thomas Waller, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 Even the smaller works have the powerful churn of Spanish or Veronese old masters, but amid the tumult there are always moments of precision, things rendered with extreme legibility. Vulture, 30 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Veronese was in 1757

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“Veronese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Veronese. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Veronese

biographical name

Ve·​ro·​ne·​se ˌver-ə-ˈnā-sē How to pronounce Veronese (audio)
-zē
Paolo 1528–1588 originally Paolo Caliari Italian painter
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