flatly.
In a physically flat or level manner.
Meaning & usage
In a physically flat or level manner.
In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.
It was an accusation that he flatly denied.
In a manner that shows no emotion.
He replied flatly to the policeman's questions.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *flataz Old Norse flatrbor. Middle English flat English flat Middle English -ly English -ly English flatly From flat + -ly.
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