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adamantly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈædəməntɫi// UK //ˈædəməntli// adamant·ly

adv. in a way that shows you are very determined and will not change your mind. You use this when someone is being very firm about what they want or believe.

adv. in a firm and determined manner; showing a refusal to change one's opinion or course of action. Often used to modify verbs of assertion or verbs related to resistance.


Origin

From adamant + -ly.

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