Flatly: meaning, definitions and examples

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flatly

[ ˈflætli ]

^{Context #1}

used to emphasize a statement or opinion

in an unemotional and matter-of-fact manner; without emotion or enthusiasm

Synonyms

categorically, decisively, firmly

Examples of usage

She refused flatly to discuss the matter further.
He denied the accusation flatly.

^{Context #2}

in a level and smooth manner

in a way that is level or even, without any bumps or unevenness

Synonyms

evenly, levelly, smoothly

Examples of usage

The road stretches flatly through the desert.
The chef patted the dough flatly on the baking sheet.

Translations

Translations of the word "flatly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 planamente

🇮🇳 सपाट रूप से

🇩🇪 flach

🇮🇩 datar

🇺🇦 плоско

🇵🇱 płasko

🇯🇵 平らに

🇫🇷 à plat

🇪🇸 planamente

🇹🇷 düz

🇰🇷 평평하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مسطح

🇨🇿 plošně

🇸🇰 plocho

🇨🇳 平坦地

🇸🇮 ravno

🇮🇸 flatt

🇰🇿 тегіс

🇬🇪 ბრტყლად

🇦🇿 düz

🇲🇽 planamente

Word origin

The adverb 'flatly' is derived from the adjective 'flat', which comes from the Old Norse word 'flatr'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The adverb form 'flatly' started to be used in the 16th century to convey a sense of directness and levelness in different contexts.