Meaning
clearly, markedly
- in a clear, distinct, and unambiguous manner
- by a wide margin; significantly or noticeably
In a sentence
La sua salute è nettamente migliorata dopo la cura.
Her health has clearly improved after the treatment.
Il secondo candidato era nettamente più preparato del primo.
The second candidate was markedly better prepared than the first.
Ha rifiutato nettamente la proposta senza dare spiegazioni.
He flatly rejected the proposal without giving any explanations.
Usage notes
- Very common with comparatives: 'nettamente migliore' (markedly better), 'nettamente superiore' (clearly superior).
- Formed from 'netto' (clean, clear) + '-mente'.