Adamantine

usgb/ˌædəˈmæntaɪn/
adjective

Very hard and difficult to break.

He held an adamantine belief that he would succeed.
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Often appears as...

  • adamantine will
  • adamantine resistance

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Literary

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Metaphorical Strength

Used metaphorically to describe exceptionally strong qualities or beliefs.

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Her adamantine focus on the task impressed everyone.
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Beyond Physical Hardness

Although it implies physical hardness, it often refers to emotional or mental fortitude.

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Despite the setbacks, he maintained an adamantine spirit.
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Use in Description

Primarily descriptive, enhancing imagery in narratives or to emphasize the trait in characters.

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The hero's adamantine armor was unscathed by the dragon's fire.
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