Word
adamantly
Phoneticsadamant·ly
US/ˈædəməntɫi/
UK/ˈædəməntli/
Definition
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.
Real-World Examples
“This is why Palestinians and many of their supporters adamantly oppose it.” “Dooley adamantly defends the right of players with Bangladeshi roots to choose their national team.” Etymology
From adamant + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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adamantAdjectiveadamantlyAdverb
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