1. made Italian in character, style, or appearance; having Italian qualities or influences

1. to make Italian in character, style, or appearance; to adopt or adapt Italian customs, language, or culture

Examples

• The villa featured an italianate design with arched windows and terracotta tiles.
• The architect chose to italianate the building's facade to match the surrounding Renaissance structures.
• Many immigrants worked to italianate their neighborhoods by opening restaurants and shops.
• The italianate gardens included cypress trees and marble fountains.
• She began to italianate her cooking style after spending a year in Rome.
• The italianate influence is evident in the ornate plasterwork and frescoes throughout the mansion.