neoclassico

neoclassical

adjective noun neh-oh-KLAHS-see-koh Rare

Also means

neoclassicism

Usage Note

Neoclassico functions as both adjective (uno stile neoclassico, 'a neoclassical style') and noun (il neoclassico, 'neoclassicism' as a movement). As an adjective it agrees in gender and number: architettura neoclassica, edifici neoclassici. The movement flourished in Italy in the late 18th century, particularly in painting and architecture.

Examples

"Il palazzo è un bellissimo esempio di stile neoclassico."

Natural Translation

The palace is a beautiful example of neoclassical style.

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