Adam
the name of the first man: husband of Eve and progenitor of the human race. Genesis 2:7; 5:1–5.
A·dolphe Charles [a-dawlfsharl], /aˈdɔlf ʃarl/, 1803–56, French composer of comic opera and ballet music.
James, 1730–94, and his brother Robert, 1728–92, English architects and furniture designers.
Lam·bert Si·gis·bert [lahn-bersee-zheez-ber], /lɑ̃ˈbɛr si ʒizˈbɛr/, 1700–59, and his brother Ni·cho·las Sé·bas·tien [nee-kaw-lah sey-bahs-tyan], /ni kɔˈlɑ seɪ bɑsˈtyɛ̃/, 1705–78, French sculptors.
a male given name.
of or relating to the style of architecture, decoration, or furnishings associated with Robert and James Adam, characterized by free adaptation of ancient Roman forms and interiors treated with delicate ornament generally painted in light, vivid colors.
Idioms about Adam
not know from Adam, to be unacquainted with: He says hello to us every morning, but we don't know him from Adam.
the old Adam, the natural tendency toward sin: He attributed his wild outburst to the old Adam in him.
Origin of Adam
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How to use Adam in a sentence
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Dr. Adam Weishaupt, professor of canon law at Ingolstadt, founded the secret society of the illuminati.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellAccording to Bible chronology, Adam was created some six thousand years ago.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordA culture which was complete one thousand years before Adam must have needed many thousands of years to develop.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordIt appears in nearly every book on economic theory from Adam Smith and Ricardo till to-day.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockThen the Old Adam broke out, and he made what he called a "camp-fire" at the bottom of the garden.
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British Dictionary definitions for Adam (1 of 2)
/ (ˈædəm) /
Old Testament the first man, created by God: the progenitor of the human race (Genesis 2–3)
not know someone from Adam to have no knowledge of or acquaintance with someone
the old Adam the evil supposedly inherent in human nature
British Dictionary definitions for Adam (2 of 2)
(French adɑ̃) Adolphe. 1803–56, French composer, best known for his romantic ballet Giselle (1841)
(ˈædəm) Robert. 1728–92, Scottish architect and furniture designer. Assisted by his brother, James, 1730–94, he emulated the harmony of classical and Italian Renaissance architecture
in the neoclassical style made popular by Robert Adam
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Other Idioms and Phrases with Adam
see not know from Adam.
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