Titian

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪʃən/

Definitions of titian

noun a person who has red or auburn hair

Example Sentences

A1 Titian was a famous Italian painter.

A2 The museum displayed a beautiful titian painting.

B1 Art enthusiasts admire the skillful use of color in Titian's works.

B2 Titian's mastery of light and shadow is evident in his portraits.

C1 Scholars debate the influence of Titian on later artists.

C2 Titian's innovative techniques revolutionized the art world during the Renaissance.

Examples of titian in a Sentence

formal Titian was a renowned Italian painter during the Renaissance period.

informal Have you seen that beautiful Titian painting at the art gallery?

slang I heard Titian was a real boss with a paintbrush back in the day.

figurative Her hair was the color of a Titian masterpiece, flowing in the wind.

Grammatical Forms of titian

• past tense: titianed
• plural: titians
• comparative: more titian
• superlative: most titian
• present tense: titians
• future tense: will titian
• perfect tense: have titianed
• continuous tense: is titianing
• singular: titian
• positive degree: titian
• infinitive: to titian
• gerund: titianing
• participle: titianed

Origin and Evolution of titian

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'titian' originates from the Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli, known as Titian in English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a reference to the reddish-brown hair color often seen in Titian's paintings, the term 'titian' has evolved to describe a specific shade of red or a particular style of painting reminiscent of the artist's work.