As adverbs the difference between absolutely and adamantly
is that absolutely is in an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly while adamantly is in an immovable or inflexible manner.
As an interjection absolutely
is yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.
absolutely
English
Adverb
(-)
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors. [ ]
(grammar) In a manner that does not take an object.
Usage notes
* Absolutely'' is not to be confused with intensives such as ''very'' or ''indeed , as it is an unconditional term.
Interjection
(
en interjection)
Yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement. [ ]
Usage notes
* Some commentators, especially in England, criticise the interjectional use as having no useful meaning beyond that of yes;[, page 3] however, this assumes that emphasis is useless, which, pragmatically speaking, it isn’t.
References
adamantly
English
Adverb
(
en adverb)
In an immovable or inflexible manner.
- She is adamantly denying any such statement.
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