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

Tony Clark, executive director of the players union, concedes that the system might need tinkering but is adamantly opposed to a salary cap.

From Los Angeles Times

Other Pacific islands are adamantly opposed, saying offshore mining is too dangerous, with science on its practicality lacking.

From The Wall Street Journal

"No, we haven't seen The Holiday for years," she says adamantly, adding: "We don't sit down and watch films I'm in. I barely do."

From BBC

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

From MarketWatch

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

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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