conclamato

undeniable, acknowledged (openly proclaimed)

adjective kon-klah-MAH-toh Rare

Origin: Latin conclamatus, from conclamare (to shout together)

Usage Note

Conclamato describes something that is openly acknowledged, beyond doubt — a fallimento conclamato is a 'proven/admitted failure', una bugia conclamata is 'a blatant lie'. It often carries a slightly formal or journalistic tone and implies that the fact has been loudly confirmed by events or by general consensus.

Examples

"Era un fallimento conclamato davanti a tutti."

Natural Translation

It was an acknowledged failure in front of everyone.

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