Word of the Day: adamant

[Em in Ohio]

Some people will adamantly deny my claim that the Earth is flat.

definition: in a way that suggests one will not be persuaded to change one's mind; firmly and resolutely. (adverb)

 

[Em in Ohio]

I am adamant that looting is not an appropriate way to protest against social injustice.

 

[hollydolly]

The innocent youth was adamant that he wanted no part in his criminal friends objectives

 

[Kaila]

It is sometimes more positive and productive, and educational,
to be flexible and open to others' ideas,
rather than to remain always steadfast and adamant, about one's own.

 

[Ruthanne]

I am adamant about the fact that I need a haircut right now!

 

[Kaila]

She adamantly insisted that she, and everyone else, should wear solely pastel colors after Easter, and then, not wear them at all, after Labor Day.

 

[hollydolly]

I'm adamant that if I don't go to bed, I'll fall asleep at this computer...

 

[Furryanimal]

Adamant had several hits in the eighties.

 

[Sliverfox]

My husband is adamant about trying word games to help slow down his Alzheimer disease..

 

[Kaila]

I adamantly encourage everyone to try these Word of the Day games threads, for the fun,
as well as for the exercise of creativity and mental stimulation.

 

[Em in Ohio]

My husband is adamant about trying word games to help slow down his Alzheimer disease..

It is valuable mental stimulation for all of us. I play word games because I noticed my vocabulary slipping as I aged. Your husband is doing a good thing and I wish him well.