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flatly

[ flat-lee ]

adverb

  1. absolutely and without qualification:

    Our offer was flatly rejected.

  2. without vitality or animation:

    He spoke flatly about the death of his wife.

  3. in a level, even, or smooth manner:

    Apply the tape flatly to the pipe.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of flatly1

First recorded in 1560–70; flat 1( def ) + -ly ( def )

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Example Sentences

When asked if she thought a new intifada might be taking shape, she said flatly, “all the indications” are there.

Reuters, for instance, reported flatly: “Russian TV channel says photos show MH17 shot down by fighter jet.”

She claimed the children were “confused, had nothing to say, or flatly denied that anything had happened to them.”

In the interview, Nakamoto flatly denied being the creator of Bitcoin.

The authorities have flatly denied using live cartridges, stating that their rifles have only been loaded with rubber bullets.

The men dropped the crowbars they had brought, and said flatly that they were not going to risk their throats in that devil's den.

Loyal Protestants refused it, therefore; flatly declined, though bidden and again bidden.

He faced the fact flatly and with the cool consideration of an uninterested counsellor.

Nelson now flatly refused obedience, on the ground of the local requirements in his part of the field.

"You mean that with all your infinite wisdom you can't do it," I accused flatly.

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