Synonyms

adamantly

American

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

adverb

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.

Etymology

Origin of adamantly

adamant ( def. ) + -ly

Vocabulary lists containing adamantly

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Adamantly opposed to the caretaker notion, however, is Aimee Allison, founder and president of She the People, an advocacy group pushing for more women of color in elective office.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Adamantly, I was again told that a passport was required and that a Nexus card would just not do it.

From Forbes • Jun. 11, 2012

Adamantly, Kyprianou refused to allow the Egyptian team to act.

From Time Magazine Archive

Adamantly, Gray said that he would continue to give Dean FBI information.

From Time Magazine Archive

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