renaissance man 

1. a person who is "enlightened" in all subject matter including arts, math, athletics, philosophy, music, history, and any other cultural aspect of society

2. a man who does everything and does it well

note: the renaissance was a period of enlightenment among the common people where great strides were taken to advancing knowledge for the purpose of bettering society

the most well rounded general awesome guy you can think of would be an example of a renaissance man

renaissance man by Avraria- Baelgun March 30, 2010

renaissance man 

Someone who does a little bit of everything, yet does it extremely well.

Cyrano de Bergerac excelled in many areas of life and thus was a renaissance man.

renaissance man by Roland Ellis December 19, 2005

renaissance man 

An individual talented in all spheres of human endeavour, including but not limited to sports, art, science, war, philosophy and music.

Some renaissance men of great repute include Leonardo Da Vinci and Goethe.

If you try and think of examples of Renaissance men, remember that it is not enough that they have brilliant minds (hence Einstein is out), nor is it enough that they are fine sportsmen (hence no Carl Lewis) or are well hung and virile (so no Shergar) and nor is it sufficient that they are musically gifted (so we omit Beethoven). It is a requirement that they are talented in ALL these areas.

I myself am a renaissance man, as I am a fine athelete, an excellent scholar, have an ear for music a talent for art and a way with the ladies.

#1: "What talent that young Douglas lad has!"
#2: "True, he is gifted at sports, academia and the arts."
#1: "Yes, he's a true renaissance man!"

Man: "Hey baby, wanna get a drink - I'm a real renaissance man!"
Woman: "Ooooh, OK!"

renaissance man by Jamie Douglas December 1, 2006

renaissance man 

1. Machiavelli's idea of the perfect man, excelling in both medieval qualities of a knight and the classy qualities of a man of the renaissance. In essence, the perfect man. Said to be da Vinci, but he procrastinated so he can't be.

Will is the renaissance man with his buff body and huge brain.

renaissance man by B-rad Lynch May 17, 2006

Renaissance Man 

An attractive man that one thinks about while listening to Beyoncé's seventh studio album 'Renaissance'. Basically a personal muse for you while the album is playing.

Girl, did you see him? He's a total Renaissance Man! I can't help but to think about him while VIRGO'S GROOVE is playing!

Renaissance Man by Alien Superstar April 20, 2023

Renaissance man 

A deft old codger who knew which way the wind was blowing in the 1970s, and used the opportunity to soil the downwind air with all manner of what have you.

You might see him "rubbing shoulders" with royalty, crafting unspeakable objets, or leering entertainingly at anything in a jump suit.

Best lock the windows.

How come name redacted hasn't been on the telly much recently?

Him? He's right Renaissance Man that one.

Renaissance man by Dr Filthperv September 9, 2023

renaissance man 

1.) A man with many talents in multiple fields.

2.) If self-ascribed, often an indicator of arrogance. The label of "renaissance man" is ascribed to people by a third party, often when their intellectual and physical talents are recognized. People who describe themselves as "renaissance men" often think that their talents are considered exceptional, even though they're really more of someone who have yet to sharpen their actual skills in the many fields they're trying to engage in.

1.) A stellar athlete who played football in college, completed two bachelor's degrees in physics and neuroscience in 6 years, and finished a masters in biochemistry soon afterwards, Joe was not your average. He performs with a local symphony orchestra on his free time, and will be looking to join another local jazz group to add spice to his regular schedule.

2.) Andrew describes himself as a "renaissance man," despite having only an undergraduate in sociology and not much else. He picked up a guitar last year, and read four books written by conservative authors, but it's not like he even has the desire to leave his mom's basement and do much else besides play outdated video games and rant incessantly on Facebook political pages.

renaissance man by Yas,bich,yas May 23, 2020