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flatly
[flat-lee]
adverb
absolutely and without qualification.
Our offer was flatly rejected.
without vitality or animation.
He spoke flatly about the death of his wife.
in a level, even, or smooth manner.
Apply the tape flatly to the pipe.
Word History and Origins
Origin of flatly1
Example Sentences
Trump even recently said that he pressured Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to allow the Army to cross into the neighbouring country to conduct operations against cartels, something the president flatly rejected.
But that was flatly dismissed by Indian diplomats who insisted it was a bilateral truce.
A few flatly stated that hotel companies would steer clear of future investments in the city, which has long served as a global tourism destination.
December 2012, the record flatly states: Maher has been excluded from school because he has failed to turn up for lessons for two weeks.
India says it has clear evidence linking Pakistan-based terrorists and external actors to the attack - a claim Pakistan flatly denies.
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