relievo
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of relievo
1615–25; < Italian rilievo relief 2, derivative of rilevare to raise < Latin relevāre; see relieve
Example Sentences
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On the pedestal is a badly executed alto relievo, intended to represent the victories of Theodosius.
From Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 by Auldjo, John
Truth and sincerity staring out upon you in alto relievo.
From Res Judicat? Papers and Essays by Birrell, Augustine
In one relievo a splendidly caparisoned state elephant flings its feet in imitation of the dancing girl near by.
From Across the Equator A Holiday Trip in Java by Reid, Thomas H.
Errors, irregularities, or what are termed faults, are the result of excessive or defective endowment, and may, to a certain extent, be described as the basso relievo or alto relievo of character.
From On the Heights A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold
An Angelo would have thrilled at sight of Della's nose, and straightway wrought it into immortality, alto relievo.
From Hubert's Wife A Story for You by Lee, Minnie Mary
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