Bonaventura

[ bon-uh-ven-choor-uh; Italian baw-nah-ven-too-rah ]

noun

1. Bonaventure, Saint.

Bonaventura

/ ˌbɒnəvɛnˈtjʊərə; ˈbɒnəˌvɛntʃə /

noun

1. Bonaventura, Saint12211274MItalianRELIGION: monkRELIGION: mysticRELIGION: theologianPHILOSOPHY: philosopher Saint , called the Seraphic Doctor . 1221–74, Italian Franciscan monk, mystic, theologian, and philosopher; author of a Life of St Francis and Journey of the Soul to God Feast day: July 14

Example Sentences

He joined that Burbank studio as an intern under film executive Lorenzo di Bonaventura in 1999.

From Los Angeles Times

An emphasis on better technique and the insistence of courage on the ball has seen the likes of Giacomo Bonaventura, Fiorentina's 34-year-old playmaker, welcomed back into the fold, three years after his last call-up.

From BBC

Spalletti has a clear idea of who he feels can best express his footballing philosophy and Bonaventura, who has been in fine form for his club, repaid the faith by scoring the opening goal against Malta and demonstrating his incredible technique in doing so.

From BBC

Giacomo Bonaventura set Italy on its way with his first goal for the Azzurri and Domenico Berardi ended his goal drought in style with a goal in each half.

From Seattle Times

Italy was also hit by injuries so Bonaventura made his first Azzurri appearance in three years and he became the oldest player to score his first goal for the national team when he broke the deadlock in the 25th minute.

From Seattle Times