Flatly: meaning, definitions and examples
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flatly
[ หflรฆtli ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "flatly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น planamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคชเคพเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช flach
๐ฎ๐ฉ datar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะพัะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ pลasko
๐ฏ๐ต ๅนณใใซ
๐ซ๐ท ร plat
๐ช๐ธ planamente
๐น๐ท dรผz
๐ฐ๐ท ํํํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ู ุณุทุญ
๐จ๐ฟ ploลกnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ plocho
๐จ๐ณ ๅนณๅฆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ ravno
๐ฎ๐ธ flatt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะณัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แขแงแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผz
๐ฒ๐ฝ planamente
Etymology
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.
See also: flat, flatfish, flatiron, flatness, flats, flatten, flattened, flatter, flattery, flatware, unflattering.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,149, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15146 quickened
- 15147 cheated
- 15148 offsetting
- 15149 flatly
- 15150 stab
- 15151 nitrite
- 15152 benefactor
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