adamantly

[/ˈædəməntli/]
adverb
adamantemente
1. in a firm, resolute, and unwavering manner; with complete determination and refusal to change one's mind
She adamantly refused to apologize for her actions.
Ela adamantemente recusou-se a pedir desculpas por suas ações.
2. with strong conviction and absolute certainty about something
He adamantly insisted that he was telling the truth.
Ele adamantemente insistiu que estava dizendo a verdade.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'adamantemente' is more formal and literary; in everyday speech, Brazilians often prefer expressions like 'com toda a certeza' or 'de jeito nenhum' to convey the same sense of adamant refusal. In American English, the term carries strong connotations of unyielding conviction, often used in political or personal disputes.
NYC Slang
dead set on / no way, no how
Synonyms / Sinônimos
firmlyresolutelystubbornlyunflinchinglysteadfastlyunwaveringly
Antonyms / Antônimos
hesitantlyreluctantlyweaklyuncertainlywavering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adamantemente
Standard formal usage in business and written Portuguese
Colloquial Brazilian
de forma inflexível / teimosamente
More casual alternatives in spoken Portuguese
São Paulo
adamantemente / com firmeza
Commonly used in formal and business contexts
Portugal
adamantemente / terminantemente
Both terms are standard; 'terminantemente' is also common

Related Words

adamantadamantinedeterminationresolveconvictionsteadfast

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand one's ground adamantly
adamantly against something
adamantly in favor of something
refuse adamantly
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