verb
- making something Italian in character, style, or form; adopting or adapting Italian features, language, or customs
Usage: present participle of italianize; often used in historical or cultural contexts
Examples
- The composer was italianizing the melody by adding operatic flourishes.
- Renaissance artists were italianizing European architecture through the adoption of classical proportions.
- She spent years italianizing her pronunciation and accent while living in Rome.
- The restaurant is italianizing its menu to appeal to a broader audience.
- Scholars debated whether the text was italianizing or maintaining its original character.