adamantly — in a way that suggests one will not be persuaded to change one's mind; very firmly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that suggests one will not be persuaded to change one's mind; very firmly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædəməntli/
Example Sentences
- My cat adamantly refuses to take a bath, as if water were lava.
- The manager adamantly denied any involvement in the missing donuts case.
- She adamantly maintained that pineapple belongs on pizza.
adamantly
ADVERB[/ˈædəməntli/]
in a way that suggests one will not be persuaded to change one's mind; very firmly
While the first worker easily changed his mind, the manager adamantly refused to compromise.
A wild wolf refused to be tamed and adamantly pulled against the heavy chain. (A(not) + DAMAN(tame) + T(state))
Like an unbreakable diamond, the king adamantly refused to surrender.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'adamas', which in classical mythology referred to the hardest substance known, later associated with diamond. The figurative sense of being unyielding and unconquerable—like the unbreakable diamond itself—led to the meaning 'stubbornly resolute' or 'unwavering in purpose'.
Breakdown
adamas (invincible, unconquerable) + -ant (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix), forming an adverb that expresses steadfast, unchanging determination.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat adamantly refuses to take a bath, as if water were lava.”
“The manager adamantly denied any involvement in the missing donuts case.”
“She adamantly maintained that pineapple belongs on pizza.”
“The union adamantly opposed the new working conditions.”
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