Definitions for alto-relievos

alto-relievos al·to-re·lie·vo

Spelling: [al-toh-ri-lee-voh]
IPA: /ˈæl toʊ rɪˈli voʊ/

Alto-Relievos is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 4 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 5 points.

You can make 1292 anagrams from letters in alto-relievos (-aeeilloorstv).

Definitions for alto-relievos

noun

  1. high relief.

Origin of alto-relievos

First recorded in 1710-20, alto-relievo is from the Italian word alto rilievo high relief

Examples for alto-relievos

Against the pillars that support these arches, were affixed whole-length figures, or cariatides, in alto-relievo.

Both tombs are elaborately carved, the medallions in alto-relievo being of very delicate work.

alto-relievo, figures carved out of a tablet so as to project at least one half from its surface.

In the centre of the attica stands a figure of Minerva in alto-relievo, with spear, helmet, and shield.

The twelve busts in alto-relievo surround it like a beautiful wreath.

Did you see his alto-relievo of a Druid's head in the Art club?

This is a female figure in alto-relievo on the wall, somewhat above and in front of him.

Above is an alto-relievo subject of the Slaughter of the Innocents.

We pass through a vestibule between polished granite monoliths, or adorned with choice marble sculpture in alto-relievo.

The small detached chapel dedicated to St.-Hubert is much admired for its sculptural embellishments in alto-relievo.

Word Value for alto-relievos
Scrable

4

Words with friends

5

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