adamantly

American  

[ad-uh-muhnt-lee, -mant-] / ˈæd ə mənt li, -ˌmænt- /

adverb

1. with an utterly unyielding attitude, in spite of all appeals, urgings, challenges, etc..

   The plaintiff and her mother were adamantly opposed to participation in family court proceedings and repeatedly expressed this sentiment to state officials.

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Etymology

Origin of adamantly

adamant ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Instead of panicking, Cohen began adamantly advocating that his parents put their retirement savings into the stock.

From MarketWatch

Clinton, who negotiated in meticulous detail, had sparred with Netanyahu, Israel's long-serving prime minister who has adamantly opposed the prospect of a Palestinian state and the Oslo process.

From Barron's

Kasten adamantly declined to say what might work for the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times

The Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles was adamantly opposed to the measure, saying it would drive up the cost of housing and ultimately lead to higher rents.

From Los Angeles Times

The players’ union adamantly opposes a cap, arguing owners are more concerned about restricting spending and about how the sale prices of teams are not appreciating as greatly as those in other sports.

From Los Angeles Times

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