Italianize — I*tal ian*ize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Italianized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Italianizing}.] [Cf. F. italianiser, It. italianizzare.] [1913 Webster] 1. To play the Italian; to speak Italian. Cotgrave. [1913 Webster] 2. To render Italian in any respect; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
italianize — (Amer.) v. render Italian; become Italian in customs or ways; make something Italian in character (also Italianise) … English contemporary dictionary
Italianize — [i tal′yə nīz΄] vt., vi. Italianized, Italianizing [Fr italianiser] to make or become Italian in quality, appearance, character, etc. Italianization n … English World dictionary
Italianize — Italian ► NOUN 1) a person from Italy. 2) the language of Italy, descended from Latin. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to Italy or Italian. DERIVATIVES Italianize (also Italianise) verb … English terms dictionary
italianize — verb ( ized; izing) Usage: often capitalized Date: circa 1611 intransitive verb to act Italian; specifically to follow the style or technique of recognized Italian painters transitive verb to make Italian (as in appearance or behavior) •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Italianize — Italianization, n. /i tal yeuh nuyz /, v., Italianized, Italianizing. v.i. 1. to become Italian in manner, character, etc. 2. to speak Italian. v.t. 3. to make Italian, esp. in manner, character, etc. Also, esp. Brit., Italianise. [1605 15;… … Universalium
Italianize — verb a) To give something Italian characteristics b) To adopt an Italian way of life, or Italian manners See Also: Italianization … Wiktionary
italianize — ital·ian·ize … English syllables
Italianize — I•tal•ian•ize [[t]ɪˈtæl yəˌnaɪz[/t]] v. ized, iz•ing 1) to become Italian in manner, etc 2) to speak Italian 3) to make Italian, esp. in manner, character, etc • Etymology: 1605–15 I•tal ian•i•za′tion, n … From formal English to slang
de-italianize — see de II. 1 … Useful english dictionary
