Adamant: meaning, definitions and examples
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adamant
[ ˈadəmənt ]
unyielding in opinion
Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unshakable in belief or purpose.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was adamant that he would not change his decision.
- She remained adamant in her refusal to compromise.
hard substance
A legendary rock or mineral to which many attributes and powers were ascribed, often connected with diamond or lodestone.
Synonyms
hard substance, legendary rock
Examples of usage
- The hero had to travel to the ends of the earth to find the adamant and fulfill his quest.
- Legends say that the adamant possessed magical properties.
Translations
Translations of the word "adamant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inflexível
🇮🇳 अटल
🇩🇪 unbeugsam
🇮🇩 tegas
🇺🇦 непохитний
🇵🇱 nieugięty
🇯🇵 断固たる
🇫🇷 inflexible
🇪🇸 inflexible
🇹🇷 kararlı
🇰🇷 단호한
🇸🇦 عنيد
🇨🇿 neoblomný
🇸🇰 neoblomný
🇨🇳 坚定的
🇸🇮 neomajen
🇮🇸 ósveigjanlegur
🇰🇿 қатал
🇬🇪 ურყევი
🇦🇿 müasir
🇲🇽 inflexible
Word origin
The word 'adamant' originated from the Greek word 'adamas', which means unconquerable or invincible. In ancient times, 'adamant' was believed to be an extremely hard substance, often associated with diamond or lodestone. It was considered unbreakable and unyielding, leading to its use in various mythologies and legends. Over time, 'adamant' has come to symbolize strength, determination, and firmness of belief.