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adamantly

adamantly

22 6.4
In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind
  • adverb
  • /ˈædəməntli/
translation icon : firmemente
  • Finally, this note recognizes that parents who are adamantly anti-vaccine are extremely difficult to convince otherwise.
  • adamantly opposed
  • adamantly refused
  • adamantly rejected

It's why for me, I adamantly support a lot of what you do.

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Examples

  • Washington must find a way to address Tehran's legitimate state interests while adamantly opposing its revolutionary impulses.

    Academic text (2009)
  • During this time, Alberta had been adamantly opposed to an export tax on natural gas.

    Academic text (2004)
  • It's why for me, I adamantly support a lot of what you do.

  • Reagan, however, adamantly rejected any action that would require him to "start counting up the bodies."

    Academic text (2010)
  • Even though India did not carry out a nuclear test, it adamantly refused to sign the CTBT.

    Academic text (1997)
  • On that countdown last year, Roger Stone adamantly denied any Russia connection.

  • The mayor, who has adamantly defended the INS positions, had this response.

  • Snodgrass's offer passed from ridiculous to fabulous, but the owner adamantly refused to sell.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • In responding to that perception, Parks adamantly insists her tiredness was not physical in nature.

    Academic text (2004)
  • She adamantly refuses to change her mind about the project, despite the team's arguments.

Synonyms

strongly
vsadamantly
638 1.0

In a very forceful or certain way

is similar in strength but focuses on unyielding refusal rather than intensity
firmly
vsadamantly
92 1.0

In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision

is firmer in refusing change, not just showing determination
forcefully
vsadamantly
49 3.5

In a strong way that uses a lot of power

is determined but does not necessarily involve physical force or intensity
flatly
vsadamantly
45 4.6

In a firm way that shows no doubt

is firmer in refusing change, not only in giving definite answers
vehemently
vsadamantly
  • Formal
41 7.4

To speak or act with strong feeling and force

is firm without the strong emotion or passion implied here
emphatically
vsadamantly
38 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

is more about strict refusal rather than merely forceful expression
stubbornly
vsadamantly
27 3.7

Refuse to change your mind or behavior even when you have good reasons

conveys firm resolve but with less negative sense of refusal
steadfastly
vsadamantly
15 5.8

Firmly and without changing their mind

shares steadiness but stresses rigid unwillingness rather than calm resolve
resolutely
vsadamantly
14 4.4

In a firm and determined way without changing your mind

overlaps in resolve but is more about rigid unwillingness to alter course
rigidly
vsadamantly
11 4.3

In a strict way that does not allow change

is equally firm but highlights determined intent rather than strict stiffness
staunchly
vsadamantly
11 5.9

In a firm and loyal way showing strong support

is about refusing change in any situation, not mainly loyalty
doggedly
vsadamantly
8 6.7

In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up

is similar but focuses on immediate firmness rather than long persistence
tenaciously
vsadamantly
5 6.7

In a very determined way without giving up

is equally determined but emphasizes refusal to change stance more
determinedly
vsadamantly
4 3.8

In a way that shows strong will to keep trying

is similar but stresses an inflexible, unyielding stance rather than resolve alone
unwaveringly
vsadamantly
2 7.0

Shows firm determination that does not change

is similar but puts more weight on unbending refusal to shift
stoutly
vsadamantly
2 5.2

In a firm and determined way

is comparable but leans more toward rigid refusal to alter position
inflexibly
vsadamantly
1 6.0

In a strict way that does not allow any change

is similar but stresses firm decision rather than total refusal to change
obdurately
vsadamantly
1 9.1

Refuses to change one's mind in a stubborn way

shares stubbornness but focuses on determined purpose rather than mere refusal
unyieldingly
vsadamantly
7.4

In a way that does not bend or give up under strong pressure

expresses the same firmness but with more emphasis on fixed resolve
mulishly
vsadamantly
9.3

In a stubborn way, refusing to change an idea or plan

is similar in refusal but is less insulting and more neutral in tone

Antonyms

2 3.7

In a way that changes or adapts easily to different situations

In a willing way, showing no resistance

How Firmly

adamantly
22 6.4
inflexibly
1 6.0
firmly
92 1.0

Surface Forms

adamantly positive

Morphology

adamantly = adamant (transparent) = adamant + ly

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'adamant', producing a manner adverb directly derived from the adjective.

Etymology

Adamantly comes from adamant, which comes from an old Greek word adamas meaning 'unbreakable' and once used for very hard stones like the diamond. So to act adamantly is to be 'unbreakable' in your choice, meaning you stay firm and will not change your mind.