Modigliani mo·dig·liani US/moʊˌdɪɡliˈæni/ rare noun 1. Italian painter and sculptor (1884-1920) SynonymsAmedeo Modigliano Related words Broader terms paintersculptor WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.