flatlyadverb
uk/ˈflæt.li/us/ˈflæt.li/flatly adverb (WITHOUT EMOTION)
in a way that shows no emotion or interest:
The witness responded flatly to the judge's questions.
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Lacking interest and enthusiasm
- anaemic
- anemic
- apathetic
- apathy
- aridity
- blasé
- feckless
- half-hearted
- incurious
- indifference
- indifferent
- lukewarm
- muted
- politely
- spiritless
- stolid
- taker
- tepid
- unconcerned
- unimpressed
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flatly adverb (COMPLETELY)
If you flatly deny, refuse, or disagree with something or someone, you do it completely or in a very clear and firm way.
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Complete and whole
- A, a
- a/one hundred percent idiom
- absolutely
- all or nothing idiom
- all-in-one
- all-inclusive
- completely
- flat
- full-length
- fully
- fully fledged
- heart and soul idiom
- hilt
- root
- totally
- unadulterated
- unconditional
- uncut
- undivided
- unequivocal
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