Synonyms for

Venetian

Verb / vʌˈni:ʃʌn / Another word for venetian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of Venice or its people

Synonyms & similar words

venetian Italian Venice-inspired Venetian-style Venetianesque Veneto Venetianesque Venice-like Venetianized Venetianesque Venetianish Venetianistic Venetianized Venetianate Venetianized Venetianesque Venetianized Venetian-style

Common collocations

  • Venetian blind
  • Venetian glass
  • Venetian plaster
  • Venetian mask
  • Venetian red
  • Venetian canal
  • Venetian lagoon

Word family

noun Venetian
adjective Venetian

Usage note

Refers to something or someone from Venice, Italy. It is often used to describe specific styles of art, architecture, or crafts originating from Venice.

Example sentences

  1. The Venetian blinds in the living room blocked out the sun.
  2. She wore a Venetian mask to the masquerade ball.
  3. The Venetian architecture in the buildings was breathtaking.
  4. The Venetian canals were filled with gondolas.
  5. My favorite souvenir from Venice was a Venetian glass vase.

Quotes

  • 'I had as many doubts as anyone else. Standing on the starting line, we're all cowards.' - Alberto Salazar
  • 'I'm a Venetian by birth...I'm a Venetian by heart.' - Giuseppe Sinopoli
  • 'Like Venice, Italy, New Orleans is a cultural treasure. And everyone who lived in the city should be allowed to come back. But that doesn't mean that they all should live in exactly the same spot that they lived in before.' - Billy Sothern

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words