Meaning
notoriously, as is well known
- as is widely or universally known
- notoriously, famously
In a sentence
Quella città è notoriamente molto cara per gli studenti.
That city is famously very expensive for students.
Il gatto è notoriamente un animale indipendente e curioso.
Cats are well known to be independent and curious animals.
Non è notoriamente facile ottenere una borsa di studio qui?
Isn't it notoriously hard to get a scholarship here?
Usage notes
- Unlike English 'notoriously', 'notoriamente' is often neutral and simply means 'as everyone knows', not necessarily negative.
- Formed regularly from the adjective 'notorio' + '-mente'.