adamantly
adverb
ad·a·mant·ly
ˈa-də-mənt-lē 
-ˌmant-
: 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.—
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Tony Clark, executive director of the players union, concedes that the system might need tinkering but is adamantly opposed to a salary cap.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Busfield’s lawyer has adamantly denied the charge.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Both adamantly denied their guilt at their arraignment.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Initially deemed a suicide, Scott's older brother, Steve, adamantly rejected this verdict and spent the next three decades seeking the truth.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Busfield’s lawyer has adamantly denied the charge.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Both adamantly denied their guilt at their arraignment.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Initially deemed a suicide, Scott's older brother, Steve, adamantly rejected this verdict and spent the next three decades seeking the truth.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Adamantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adamantly. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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