Meaning
clearly, obviously
- clearly, distinctly
- obviously, evidently
In a sentence
Parla chiaramente, non sento bene da qui.
Speak clearly, I can't hear well from here.
Il professore ha spiegato chiaramente la lezione.
The teacher clearly explained the lesson.
Lui ha chiaramente capito il problema.
He clearly understood the problem.
Usage notes
- Use chiaramente for both manner and speaker attitude: Parla chiaramente and Chiaramente, non verrò. Context shows whether it means plainly or obviously.
- For stronger certainty in argument, ovviamente or evidentemente may sound more natural; chiaramente is often slightly more neutral or explanatory.
- As a sentence adverb, it commonly goes first and is set off by commas in writing: Chiaramente, hai ragione.