adamantly
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6.4
- adverb
- /ˈædəməntli/
:
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.
- It's why for me, I adamantly support a lot of what you do.
- On that countdown last year, Roger Stone adamantly denied any Russia connection.
- That was done by academic colleagues who now who now adamantly protested this wasn't a repressive thing at all.
- The White House adamantly opposes this until they complete their administration's study on military pay and compensation.
- I was like pretty adamantly, like a capitalist.
- And so there was a lot of rough gangs there and whatnot, which I adamantly fought not being a member of.
Examples
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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.
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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.
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The mayor, who has adamantly defended the INS positions, had this response.
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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
638
1.0
In a very forceful or certain way
92
1.0
In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision
49
3.5
In a strong way that uses a lot of power
45
4.6
In a firm way that shows no doubt
41
7.4
To speak or act with strong feeling and force
38
5.5
In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt
27
3.7
Refuse to change your mind or behavior even when you have good reasons
15
5.8
Firmly and without changing their mind
14
4.4
In a firm and determined way without changing your mind
11
4.3
In a strict way that does not allow change
11
5.9
In a firm and loyal way showing strong support
8
6.7
In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up
5
6.7
In a very determined way without giving up
4
3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
2
7.0
Shows firm determination that does not change
2
5.2
In a firm and determined way
1
6.0
In a strict way that does not allow any change
1
9.1
Refuses to change one's mind in a stubborn way
In a way that does not bend or give up under strong pressure
In a stubborn way, refusing to change an idea or plan
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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.