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authors, but it's not like he even has the desire to leave his mom's basement and do much else besides play outdated video games and rant incessantly on Facebook political pages.
