flatly
adverb/ˈflætli/
/ˈflætli/
- in a way that is very definite and will not be changed synonym absolutely
- to flatly deny/reject/oppose something
- I flatly refused to spend any more time helping him.
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- in a way that shows very little interest or emotion
- ‘Oh, it's you,’ she said flatly.
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