NYT Dictionary

ADAMANCY

NounADAMAN-cyadaman-cy · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024

Meaning

The property of being adamant.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek ἀδάμας (adámas) + -ancy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

obstinacyobduracyunyieldingnessadamance

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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