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FLATLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does flatly mean?
• FLATLY (adverb)
The adverb FLATLY has 1 sense:
1. in an unqualified manner
Familiarity information: FLATLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an unqualified manner
Synonyms:
categorically; flatly; unconditionally
Context example:
he flatly denied the charges
Pertainym:
flat (not modified or restricted by reservations)
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