Flatly: meaning, definitions and examples

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flatly

 

[ หˆflรฆtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น planamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคชเคพเคŸ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ datar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะพัะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚asko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณใ‚‰ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  plat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ planamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰ํ‰ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุณุทุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ploลกnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plocho

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๅฆๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ravno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flatt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒขแƒงแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.