disperatamente
desperately
Intermediate Adverb
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Pronunciation
/dis.pe.ra.taˈmen.te/
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Cultural Note
Italian literature and cinema frequently depict characters acting 'disperatamente' — from Dante's tormented lovers to neorealist film protagonists. The adverb carries a dramatic weight that fits Italian expressive culture, where emotions are rarely understated.
📝 Example Sentences
Lo cercava disperatamente.
She was looking for him desperately.
Ha bisogno disperatamente di aiuto.
He desperately needs help.
Era disperatamente innamorata di lui.
She was desperately in love with him.