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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.

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

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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