Veronese

adjective

Ver·​o·​nese ˌver-ə-ˈnēz 

-ˈnēs

: of or relating to Verona, Italy

Veronese noun

plural Veronese

Examples of Veronese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Based on the true story that inspired Shakespeare's play, the film, from writer-director Timothy Scott Bogart, tells the tragic tale of the two young Veronese lovers and their feuding families, all set to pop music. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 May 2025

Crafted in porcelain by Veronese artisans at Ancap, this set would look best settled on a simple lace tablecloth to let the vibrant color shine. —Erika Owen, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for Veronese

• ceremonies
• testimonies
• cronies
• ponies

Biographical Definition

Veronese

biographical name

Ve·​ro·​ne·​se ˌver-ə-ˈnā-sē 

-zē

Paolo 1528–1588 originally Paolo Caliari Italian painter