relating to a style of English furniture and architecture characterized by straight lines and ornamental motifs of garlands, medallions, etc.
Origin of Adam
after Robert and James Adam, 18th-c. British architects, its originatorsAdam
- a masculine name
- Bible the first man: Gen. 1-5
Origin of Adam
Classical Hebrew (language) from adam, a human beingAdam Idioms
not know someone from Adam
not know someone at all
the old Adam
the supposed human tendency to sin
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Adam
In the Bible, the first man and the husband of Eve.
Origin of Adam
Late Latin Adam, &Amacron;dam from Hebrew 'ādām human being, Adam ℵdmadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the elegant neoclassic style of furniture and architecture originated by Robert and James Adam.
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Sentence Examples
- "I don't know this guy from Adam," he said.
- It is the good Adam contemplating his own virtue.
- "Adam who?" she asked, confused.
- "I don't know you from Adam," she retorted.
- "I don't know this guy from Adam," Gabe said then waited.
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