heypolyglot
Italian

clamoroso

/klamoˈrozo/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

sensational, resounding

  • attracting wide attention, astonishment, or loud reaction; striking and unexpected
  • glaring, blatant, or unmistakable (such as an error)

In a sentence

La squadra ha ottenuto una vittoria clamorosa contro i campioni in carica.

The team achieved a sensational victory against the reigning champions.

L'arbitro ha commesso un errore clamoroso che ha deciso la partita.

The referee made a glaring mistake that decided the match.

Le dimissioni improvvise del ministro sono state una notizia clamorosa.

The minister's sudden resignation was sensational news.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
clamorosomasculine · singular
clamorosafeminine · singular
clamorosimasculine · plural
clamorosefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often collocates with 'errore', 'successo', or 'smentita'.

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