adamantly

adverb

ad·​a·​mant·​ly ˈa-də-mənt-lē How to pronounce adamantly (audio)
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: in an adamant manner : with great insistence or determination
They adamantly refused to answer any more questions.
He adamantly denies the allegations.
Although flexible on the subject of research, she adamantly opposes killing animals for food.Bettyann Kevles

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McConnell has also been adamantly against term limits. Stef W. Kight, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024 Netanyahu's coalition government is dependent on the support of far-right ministers who adamantly oppose a deal. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024 Gulen adamantly denied involvement, and his supporters dismissed the charges as ridiculous and politically motivated. Michael Rubinkam, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024 Gülen adamantly denied involvement, and his supporters dismissed the charges as ridiculous and politically motivated. CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for adamantly 

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of adamantly was in 1897

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“Adamantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adamantly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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