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Definition of flatly :
In a flat manner; evenly; horizontally; without spirit; dully; frigidly; peremptorily; positively, plainly.
Synonyms:
flat, positively, strong, flat out, emphatically
flatly (part of speech: adverb)
continuously (part of speech: adverb)
indefatigably, ceaselessly, lastingly, endlessly, evenly, unendingly, sequentially, recurrently, uniformly, always, unvaryingly, consecutively, cyclically, undyingly, constantly, uninterruptedly, continually, monotonously, straightly, coherently, perennially, consistently, repetitively, everlastingly, unremittingly, incessantly, interminably, habitually, unceasingly, homogeneously, regularly, continuously, perpetually, steadily, persistently, invariably
non-resonantly (part of speech: adverb)
tastelessly (part of speech: adverb)
mildly, banally, tastelessly, plainly, stalely, vapidly, blandly, insipidly, weakly
categorically (part of speech: adverb)
denominationally, unequivocally, absolutely, indubitably, surely, certainly, unqualifiedly, definitely, undeniably, typically, unconditionally, categorically
Usage examples:
- The whole affair, therefore, though I naturally did my best for my friend's sake to " keep things going," concluded rather flatly, and I went home after it was all over feeling not a little depressed and anxious. - "The Mysterious Shin Shira", George Edward Farrow.
- But the Lintons flatly refused to let her go. - "Captain Jim", Mary Grant Bruce.
- " You both know that reasons are unnecessary and are not discussed in public," Garlock said, flatly. - "The Galaxy Primes", Edward Elmer Smith.