Definitions for flatly
flat·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. flatly, categorically, unconditionallyadverb

   in an unqualified manner

   "he flatly denied the charges"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. flatlyadverb

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

   It was an accusation that he flatly denied.

2. flatlyadverb

   In a manner that shows no emotion

   He replied flatly to the policeman's questions.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Flatlyadverb

   Etymology: from flat.

   1. Horizontally; without inclination.2. Without prominence or elevation.3. Without spirit; dully; frigidly.4. Peremptorily; downright.

   He in these wars had flatly refused his aid. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

   Thereupon they flatly disavouch
   To yield him more obedience, or support. Samuel Daniel, Ci. War.

   Unjust, thou say’st,
   Flatly unjust, to bind with laws the free. John Milton, Parad. Lost.

   Not any interpreters allow it to be spoken of such as flatly deny the being of God; but of them that believing his existence, do yet seclude him from directing the affairs of the world. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

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1. flatly

   Flatly is an adverb that typically refers to a way of speaking, behaving, or responding that is completely lacking in emotion, interest, or enthusiasm. It is usually characterized by a straightforward, direct, or matter-of-fact manner.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Flatlyadverb

   in a flat manner; evenly; horizontally; without spirit; dully; frigidly; peremptorily; positively, plainly

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of flatly in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of flatly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of flatly in a Sentence

1. New York:

   This was an idea that was first put forward by Mike Pompeo, secretary of state, Donald Trump, and look some things may be true even if Donald Trump said them. Because Trump was saying so much else, that was just out of control, and because he was, you know, making a frankly racist appeal talking about Kung Flu, and the China virus, he said flatly this came from that lab, and it was widely dismissed ... but now serious people are saying it needs a serious inquiry. i think people made this mistake. I think a lot of people on the political left and a lot of people in the media made the mistake. They said, ‘wow if Tom Cotton is saying something, it can’t be true.' Or they assumed that. And that's not right.

2. Paul Walker:

   I tried using it and I got flatly turned down.

3. Brett Kavanaugh:

   The NCAA’s business model would be flatly illegal in almost any other industry in America.

4. The New York Times:

   Instead, Mr. Marchionne's request for a meeting on the subject was flatly turned down.

5. Kent Greenfield:

   I appreciate their opposition to corporate power and their defense of the environment, but it is flatly unconstitutional.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=flatly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Flatly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=flatly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatly