LEARN
DICTIONARY
VOCABULARY LISTS
Look up a word, learn it forever.
Advanced Search
Random Word
relievo
Definitions of
relievo
noun
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
synonyms:
embossment
,
relief
,
rilievo
,
sculptural relief
see more
see less
types:
alto relievo
,
alto rilievo
,
high relief
a sculptural relief in which forms extend out from the background to at least half their depth
bas relief
,
basso relievo
,
basso rilievo
,
low relief
a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut
half-relief
,
mezzo-relievo
,
mezzo-rilievo
a sculptural relief between low relief and high relief
type of:
sculpture
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
Word Family
Sign up now (it’s free!)
Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.
Get started
For Everyone
Play the Challenge
Vocabulary Lists
Dictionary
Choose Your Words
Join a Vocabulary Jam
For Educators
Classroom & Site License
Pricing
Contact Sales
Success Stories
Professional Development
Research
Help
Help Articles / FAQ
How-to Videos
Webinars
Contact Support
Leaderboards
Vocabulary Bowl
Bowl Leaders
Today's Leaders
Weekly Leaders
Monthly Leaders
Connect
Vocabulary.com Blog
Tell us what you think
Twitter
Facebook
Our Story
Our Mission
Team / Jobs
News & Events
Partnerships
My Account
Log in
Sign up
My Account
Log Out
My Profile
Schools & Teachers
My Classes
Assignments & Activities
My Lists
Find a List to Learn...
Create a New List...
My Progress
Words I'm Learning
My Trouble Words
Words I've Mastered
My Achievements
User Administration
User Authentication
My Account
© Vocabulary.com
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy