Adamantly
/ˈædəməntli/
adverbB2
Definition
Adamantly describes how someone acts when they are very sure about something and refuse to change their opinion or decision. It shows strong determination and firmness in what they say or do.
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⚡ See It in Action
In a very firm and determined way, without changing opinion
- •She adamantly refused to answer the question.
- •He spoke adamantly about his beliefs.
- •They adamantly denied the accusations.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "adamantly" like "strongly," but with more force and no chance of changing your mind
- ✓Picture a person standing very still with crossed arms, not moving no matter what others say
- ✓It's the feeling when you decide something and hold on to it, like saying "No!" very clearly and firmly
- ✓Sounds like "AD-uh-munt-lee" → imagine a mountain (sounds like "adamant") that never moves, standing firm in the wind
- ✓Remember a character in stories who never changes their answer, no matter how much others try to convince them
- ✓NOT like "maybe" or "sometimes" (uncertain), "adamantly" means very sure and fixed
- ✓NOT like "softly" or "quietly," it is loud and clear in meaning and feeling
- ✓NOT like "arguing" (which can be unsure), "adamantly" means confident and decided, not confused
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Firmly: in a strong or steady way (Use when the strength is clear but less intense)
- •Strongly: with great force or power (Use when emphasizing power but not always refusal)
- •Resolutely: with clear determination (Use in formal or serious contexts)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Word parts: "adamant" (root) + "-ly" (adverb suffix meaning "in the way of")
- •Etymology: From Latin "adamantem," meaning "hard, unbreakable," originally referring to diamond or very hard stone
- •Historical development: Used since the 1600s to describe someone unbreakable in opinion or will
- •Modern usage: Commonly used to describe people who refuse to change their mind or position strongly
💭 Reflect & Connect
•Can being adamant be both good and bad in different situations? When might it help or hurt?
•How do you feel when someone speaks adamantly to you? Does it make you listen more or less?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.She spoke adamantly because she ___ her decision was right and would not change it.
2.When he said no adamantly, it showed he was ___ to his opinion.
3.Unlike a polite suggestion, saying something adamantly means you ___ to accept other ideas.
4.People often speak adamantly when they ___ very strongly about a topic.
5.You can say someone is adamantly against something if they ___ it completely.
6.The teacher told the students adamantly to ___ their phones during the exam.
7.When someone argues adamantly, it usually means they feel very ___ about their point of view.