Renaissance man

noun

1. a cultured man of the Renaissance who was knowledgeable, educated, or proficient in a wide range of fields.

2. (sometimes lowercase),  a present-day man who has acquired profound knowledge or proficiency in more than one field.

Renaissance man

noun

1. a man of any period who has a broad range of intellectual interests

Renaissance man

1. An outstandingly versatile, well-rounded person. The expression alludes to such Renaissance figures as Leonardo da Vinci, who performed brilliantly in many different fields.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Renaissance man¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

“Charlie was basically a Renaissance man who was comfortable in a lot of settings. He wasn’t hoity-toity,” he said.

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I recently spoke with Weller about the legacy and politics of “RoboCop,” his long career, turn as a Renaissance man, the importance of jazz and his friendship with Miles Davis.

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Charles is at once a Renaissance man and a Luddite.

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But it’s actually a good fit for the Texas native and musical Renaissance man.

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Today, there’s a term for this range of talents: a Renaissance man.

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