adam
/'ædəm/
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- (Biblical figure): In Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions, the first man created by God, husband of Eve, and the progenitor of all humanity according to the Book of Genesis.
- Architectural surname: Referring to Robert Adam (1728-1792) and his brothers, Scottish architects known for their neoclassical style, which significantly influenced British architecture.
- Slang term: A street name for the drug methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Biblical):
- According to the Bible, Adam was created from the dust of the earth.
- The story of Adam and Eve is foundational to many religious teachings.
- Proper noun (Architectural):
- The Adam style is characterized by elegant, classical motifs and pastel color schemes.
- This fireplace is a fine example of an Adam design.
- Proper noun (Slang):
- The police found a stash of Adam at the nightclub. (Note: This usage is informal and context-specific.)
Advanced Usage
- "the old Adam": A phrase referring to the sinful or flawed nature of humankind, inherited from the biblical Adam's fall from grace.
- Despite his good intentions, the old Adam in him sometimes led to selfish actions.
- "not to know someone from Adam": An idiom meaning to not recognize someone at all or to have no knowledge of who they are.
- I wouldn't know him from Adam; we've never met.
Variants and Related Words
- Adamite (noun): A descendant of Adam; a human being. Also, a member of a sect that practiced nudity, symbolizing the innocence of Adam.
- Adamic (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Adam.
- The poet described an Adamic state of innocence before the fall.
- Adam and Eve (noun phrase): The first human couple in the biblical narrative.
Synonyms
- Progenitor: An ancestor or parent, especially an early one.
- Forefather: A member of the past generations of one's family or people; an ancestor.
- Architect (in the context of Robert Adam): Designer.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Adam's ale (or Adam's wine): A humorous or old-fashioned term for water.
- After the hike, all I wanted was a glass of Adam's ale.
- Adam's apple: The visible projection at the front of the throat, formed by the thyroid cartilage of the larynx, traditionally more prominent in men.
- His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed nervously.
Noun
- street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
- Scottish architect who designed many public buildings in England and Scotland (1728-1792)
- (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race