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/
Korean meaning: 완강히, 단호히, 절대적으로 (마음을 바꾸지 않겠다는 의지를 보이며)
Korean pronunciation: **애**더먼틀리
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
a teenage girl sits cross-armed in a chair, shaking her head firmly with a resolute expression. Her posture remains rigid and unmovable despite the conversation around her. Her parents lean forward from the couch, gesturing with their hands as they try to convince her. The girl's facial expression shows complete determination, her jaw set and eyes focused straight ahead. The parents exchange worried glances as their attempts to persuade her clearly fail. The girl's body language demonstrates she will not budge from her decision no matter what they say. someone refusing to be persuaded to change their mind in a very firm way
She speaks adamantly while supporters cheer fervently, as critics argue vehemently!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스 신화에서 '아다마스(adamas)'는 가장 단단한 물질로 여겨졌습니다. 이것이 다이아몬드의 어원이기도 하죠. 다이아몬드처럼 단단하고 변하지 않는다는 의미에서 '완강한, 고집스러운'이라는 뜻이 생겨났습니다.
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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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