Ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən 
ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən
plural venetians
1
Venetian
a(1)
: a native or inhabitant of Venice
(2)
: a person of Venetian descent
b
: the Italian dialect of Venice
2
or venetian cloth
a
: a fine worsted fabric used especially for suits, coats, or dresses and made in twill or satin weave with a napped or clear surface and a lustrous finish
b
: a lustrous sateen used especially for linings
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Examples of Venetian in a Sentence
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Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
By Hannah Elliott | Bloomberg Few mechanics post photos of themselves on Venetian canals, brag about buying $30,000 artworks or frequent the George V Hotel in Paris and Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Herringbone wood floors and Venetian plaster ceilings lead the way into the open-concept living room and kitchen.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Naturally, all finishes and furnishings are bespoke and top-of-the-line, with Venetian plaster ceilings overlooking glossy Brazilian herringbone wood floors.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The resulting pattern mimics the quatrefoil floral motif in Venetian architecture, particularly in the Doges Palace.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers, such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, through gowns and capes adorned with handmade glass floral appliqués which, resembling delicate jewels, sparkle in the light of antique chandeliers.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Created by the Venetian artist Jacometto, the petite panels date to between 1485 and 1495.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, with gowns and capes ornamented with appliqués of flowers handcrafted in glass glowing like delicate jewels under an array of antique chandeliers.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Among the resulting pieces are interesting stylistic and cultural mash-ups like the Chinese designer Jie Wu’s wild, squiggly vessels, which feature Chinese and Sicilian good-luck motifs and are coated in classical Venetian enamel.
—Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
By Hannah Elliott | Bloomberg Few mechanics post photos of themselves on Venetian canals, brag about buying $30,000 artworks or frequent the George V Hotel in Paris and Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Herringbone wood floors and Venetian plaster ceilings lead the way into the open-concept living room and kitchen.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Naturally, all finishes and furnishings are bespoke and top-of-the-line, with Venetian plaster ceilings overlooking glossy Brazilian herringbone wood floors.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The resulting pattern mimics the quatrefoil floral motif in Venetian architecture, particularly in the Doges Palace.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers, such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, through gowns and capes adorned with handmade glass floral appliqués which, resembling delicate jewels, sparkle in the light of antique chandeliers.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Created by the Venetian artist Jacometto, the petite panels date to between 1485 and 1495.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, with gowns and capes ornamented with appliqués of flowers handcrafted in glass glowing like delicate jewels under an array of antique chandeliers.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Venetian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venetian. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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