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Italian

palesemente

/palezeˈmente/adverbC1
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Meaning

clearly, blatantly

  • in an obvious, clear, or blatant manner

In a sentence

I dati presentati nella relazione erano palesemente errati.

The data presented in the report was blatantly incorrect.

Il testimone era palesemente a disagio durante l'interrogatorio.

The witness was clearly uncomfortable during questioning.

Quella decisione non favorisce palesemente gli interessi dei cittadini.

That decision blatantly does not favour the citizens' interests.

Usage notes

  • Formal: common in writing, formal speeches, and journalism.
  • Synonyms include 'evidentemente', 'chiaramente', and 'manifestamente'.

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