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- [flat-lee]
- /ˈflæt li/
- /ˈflæt.li/
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- [flat-lee]
- /ˈflæt li/
Definitions of flatly word
- adverb flatly absolutely and without qualification: Our offer was flatly rejected. 1
- adverb flatly without vitality or animation: He spoke flatly about the death of his wife. 1
- adverb flatly in a level, even, or smooth manner: Apply the tape flatly to the pipe. 1
- noun flatly Showing little interest or emotion. 1
- adverb flatly completely, wholly 1
- adverb flatly in a dull manner 1
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Origin of flatly
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; flat1 + -ly
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Parts of speech for Flatly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flatly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
flatly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flatly
adv flatly
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- firmly — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- unemphatic — uttered, or to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly expressive.
- unconditionally — not limited by conditions; absolute: an unconditional promise.
- definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
adverb flatly
- completely — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- point-blank — aimed or fired straight at the mark especially from close range; direct.
- emphatically — In a forceful way.
- exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
- entirely — Completely (often used for emphasis).
Antonyms for flatly
adv flatly
- partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
adverb flatly
- equivocally — With ambiguity.
- animatedly — full of life, action, or spirit; lively; vigorous: an animated debate on the death penalty.
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