1. sculptural work in which forms project from a flat background
Usage: art
2. the quality of standing out distinctly; prominence
Usage: formal

Examples

• The ancient temple featured beautiful rilievo carvings on its walls.
• The artist specialized in creating rilievo sculptures from marble.
• The bas-rilievo depicted scenes from classical mythology.
• Her achievements gave her considerable rilievo in the academic community.
• The rilievo work on the bronze doors took years to complete.
• The museum’s collection includes several fine examples of rilievo art.