Vocabulary Spotlight
Adamant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: अडिग (adig), अटल – Refusing to change one’s mind or be persuaded; firm and determined.
Pronunciation
[ad-uh-muhnt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Stubborn – हठी (hathi)
Related Words
Determined – निश्चयी (nishchayi)
Word Origin
“Adamant” ka origin Greek “adamas” se hai, jiska matlab hai “unbreakable”. Yeh English mein 14th century se istemal ho raha hai.
Word Family
Adjective: Adamant – अडिग (adig)
Noun: Adamancy – दृढ़ता (dridhta)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne faisle par adamant rehne ka faisla kiya.
– She decided to remain adamant about her decision.
2. Woh adamant tha ki woh apna sapna pura karega.
– He was adamant about fulfilling his dream.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein kai log apne manzil aur sapno ko paane ke liye adamant hote hain aur apni koshish mein lagaye rehte hain.
In Context
“Adamant” ka use kisi vyakti ke determination ya strong refusal ko describe karne ke liye hota hai, jo apni baat par majbooti se tika ho.