Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In an inflexible, unyielding, or unshakable manner: Refers to doing something with absolute firmness and determination, showing no willingness to change one's mind or position.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • She adamantly refused to sign the contract. (She refused in a completely firm and unyielding way.)
  • The leader was adamantly opposed to any changes in policy. (The leader was inflexibly and unshakably against any modifications.)
  • He denied the accusations adamantly. (He denied the accusations with unwavering firmness.)

Advanced Usage

• "To hold a position adamantly": To maintain a stance with absolute firmness and without compromise.
  • The negotiator held his position adamantly throughout the talks.
• "To insist adamantly": To demand or state something with unwavering persistence.
  • The witness insisted adamantly that her story was true.

Variants and Related Words

• Adamant (Adjective): Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
  • He was adamant that he would not go.
• Adamance (Noun): The quality of being adamant; firmness.
  • Her adamance on the issue surprised everyone.

Synonyms

• Firmly: With little possibility of movement or change.
• Resolutely: In an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner.
• Unwaveringly: In a steady and resolute way; without faltering.
• Stubbornly: In a manner that shows determination not to change one's attitude or position.

Antonyms

• Flexibly: In a way that is able to change or be changed easily according to the situation.
• Yieldingly: In a manner that gives way under pressure; compliantly.
• Placably: In a manner that can be easily calmed or pacified.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To stand one's ground adamantly: To maintain one's position firmly and refuse to retreat, especially in an argument or conflict.
  • Despite the pressure, she stood her ground adamantly.
• To be adamantly set against something: To be completely and inflexibly opposed to something.
  • The community was adamantly set against the new construction project.

Adverb

1. inflexibly; unshakably
   • adamantly opposed to the marriage