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Michelangelo
meye-kuhl-AND-zhih-loh
Michelangelo (name) means an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect (1475-1564), famed for the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David. Example: “Michelangelo spent four years painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling.”
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An Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect (1475-1564), famed for the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David.
"Michelangelo spent four years painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling."
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Etymology
From Italian Michele ("Michael") plus Angelo ("angel"), referring to the archangel Michael.
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What does “Michelangelo” mean?
The word “Michelangelo” means an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect (1475-1564), famed for the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David.
How do you pronounce “Michelangelo”?
“Michelangelo” is pronounced meye-kuhl-AND-zhih-loh (/ˌmaɪkəlˈænd͡ʒɪloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Michelangelo” in a sentence?
Here is “Michelangelo” used in a sentence: “Michelangelo spent four years painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling.”
What part of speech is “Michelangelo”?
“Michelangelo” is a name.
Where does the word “Michelangelo” come from?
The word “Michelangelo” comes from Italian. From Italian Michele ("Michael") plus Angelo ("angel"), referring to the archangel Michael.
Is “Michelangelo” a common word?
“Michelangelo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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