Titianesque

adjective

Ti·​tian·​esque ¦tishə¦nesk How to pronounce Titianesque (audio)
: after the manner of or suggesting the style of the Venetian painter Titian noted for his breadth of treatment, realism, and rich but subdued coloring

Word History

Etymology

Titian †1576 Italian painter + English -esque

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“Titianesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Titianesque. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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