Adam

[ ad-uhm a-dahn ]

noun

1. the name of the first man, according to the Bible: husband of Eve and progenitor of the human race.
2. A·dolphe Charles [a, -, dawlf, sh, a, r, l], 1803–56, French composer of comic opera and ballet music.
3. James, 1730–94, and his brother Robert, 1728–92, English architects and furniture designers.
4. Lam·bert Si·gis·bert [lah, n, -, ber, see-zheez-, ber], 1700–59, and his brother Ni·cho·las Sé·bas·tien [nee-kaw-, lah, sey-bahs-, tyan], 1705–78, French sculptors.
5. a first name.

adjective

1. of or relating to the style of architecture, decoration, or furnishings associated with Robert and James Adam, characterized by free adaptation of ancient Roman forms and interiors treated with delicate ornament generally painted in light, vivid colors.

Adam

¹

/ ˈædəm /

noun

1. Old Testament the first man, created by God: the progenitor of the human race (Genesis 2–3)
2. not know someone from Adam
   to have no knowledge of or acquaintance with someone
3. the old Adam
   the evil supposedly inherent in human nature

Adam

²

noun

1. adɑ̃ AdamAdolphe18031856MFrenchMUSIC: composer Adolphe. 1803–56, French composer, best known for his romantic ballet Giselle (1841)
2. ˈædəm AdamRobert17281792MScottishARCHITECTURE: architectARTS AND CRAFTS: furniture designer Robert. 1728–92, Scottish architect and furniture designer. Assisted by his brother, James, 1730–94, he emulated the harmony of classical and Italian Renaissance architecture

adjective

1. in the neoclassical style made popular by Robert Adam

Word History and Origins

Origin of Adam¹

From the Hebrew word ādhām literally, “man”

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. not know from Adam, to be unacquainted with:

   He says hello to us every morning, but we don't know him from Adam.

2. the old Adam, the natural tendency toward sin:

   He attributed his wild outburst to the old Adam in him.

More idioms and phrases containing Adam

see not know from Adam .

Example Sentences

"We welcome Starlink's entry to Somalia. This initiative aligns with our vision to deliver affordable and accessible internet services to all Somalis, regardless of where they live," Technology Minister Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali said.

From BBC

In the Palisades burn area, tests found little contamination beyond some isolated “hot spots” of heavy metals and polyaromatic hydrocarbons, Roux’s vice president and principal scientist Adam Love said last week.

From Los Angeles Times

Adam Devine had a devastating accident when he was a kid and is still dealing with the fallout.

From Los Angeles Times

Adam Devine had a devastating accident when he was a kid and is still dealing with the fallout.

From Los Angeles Times

Adam Peaty was not immediately convinced he would return to competitive swimming after his emotional, gut-wrenching week at the Paris Olympics last summer.

From BBC