heypolyglot
Italian

clamore

/klaˈmo.re/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,820

Meaning

uproar, sensation

  • public outcry, stir, or sensation
  • loud shouting or clamour

In a sentence

La notizia ha suscitato un grande clamore mediatico.

The news caused a huge media sensation.

La decisione è stata presa senza troppo clamore.

The decision was made without too much fuss.

Le sue dichiarazioni non hanno fatto il clamore sperato.

His remarks did not cause the expected stir.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
clamoremasculine · singular
clamorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Very common in media language with the verb fare ('fare clamore' = to cause a stir).
  • Distinct from simple rumore (noise): clamore implies widespread attention or outrage.

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