clamoroso

sensational

adjective klah-moh-ROH-zoh Less Common

Origin: from Latin clamor 'shout'

Also means

resounding

Usage Note

Clamoroso describes something striking enough to cause an uproar, as in un errore clamoroso ('a glaring mistake') or una vittoria clamorosa ('a resounding victory'). It comes from clamore ('clamour, fuss'). It agrees normally: clamorosa, clamorosi, clamorose.

Examples

"È stato un successo clamoroso."

Natural Translation

It was a sensational success.

Literal Translation

Is been a success sensational.

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