flatly

/'flætli/

Thân thiện

He flatly refused the offer.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a direct, firm, and unequivocal manner; without qualification or hesitation: Used to describe how something is said or done in a way that is absolute and leaves no room for doubt or negotiation.
   • In a dull, lifeless, or monotonous way: Used to describe a manner of speaking or a quality that lacks emotion, variation, or energy.

Usage Examples

• Adverb (Direct/Firm manner):
  • The manager flatly refused to extend the deadline.
  • She flatly stated that she would not attend the meeting.
• Adverb (Dull/Monotonous manner):
  • He recited the poem flatly, without any feeling.
  • The actor delivered his lines flatly, boring the audience.

Advanced Usage

• "To deny flatly": To refuse or contradict something in a completely firm and unambiguous way.
  • The spokesperson flatly denied the rumors of a merger.
• "To state flatly": To declare something in a blunt, uncompromising manner.
  • The report flatly states that the project is behind schedule.

Variants and Related Words

• Flat (adjective): Having a level surface; lacking emotion or variation.
  • A flat surface.
  • She spoke in a flat tone.
• Flatness (noun): The quality of being flat, either physically or in tone/emotion.
  • The flatness of the landscape.
  • The flatness of his voice was unsettling.

Synonyms

• Categorically: In an unconditional and absolute manner.
• Unconditionally: Without conditions or limitations.
• Emphatically: In a forceful and definite way.
• Monotonously: In a dull, tedious, and repetitious manner.

Related Phrases

• To turn down flatly: To reject an offer or request in a very direct and final way.
  • He turned down the job offer flatly.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an unqualified manner
   • he flatly denied the charges

Từ đồng nghĩa

• categorically
• unconditionally