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Flatly

//ˈflætli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a physically flat or level manner.

    "He bent over the old woman again, with his ear turned flatly to her lips and then to the region of her heart."

  2. 2
    In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.

    "It was an accusation that he flatly denied."

  3. 3
    In a manner that shows no emotion.

    "He replied flatly to the policeman's questions."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an unqualified manner wordnet

Etymology

From flat + -ly.

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