Flatly Meaning in English
word
ˈfɫætɫi
FLAT-lee
flˈætli
FLAT-lee
Definition
In a firm and direct way, often without emotion or doubt; commonly used when clearly refusing or denying something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually adverbial, modifying verbs like 'refuse', 'deny', 'state'. Implies a lack of doubt or negotiation, and can suggest emotionlessness or rudeness depending on context. Avoids softening language.
Spanish: rotundamente - tajantementePortuguese (BR): categoricamente - prontamentePortuguese (PT): categoricamente - prontamenteChinese (Simplified): 断然地 - 坚决地Chinese (Traditional): 斷然地 - 堅決地Hindi: साफ़ तौर पर - दृढ़ता सेArabic: بصراحة - بشكل قاطعBengali: স্পষ্টভাবে - কঠোরভাবেRussian: категорически - решительно - прямоJapanese: きっぱりと - はっきりとVietnamese: thẳng thừng - dứt khoátKorean: 단호하게 - 딱 잘라Turkish: açıkça - kesin bir şekildeUrdu: صاف الفاظ میں - دو ٹوک انداز میںIndonesian: dengan tegas - secara langsung
Example Sentences
She flatly refused to help us.
basic
He flatly denied the accusation.
basic
The company flatly rejected the proposal.
basic
He flatly said, 'No, I'm not interested.'
natural
They flatly refused to even discuss the issue.
natural
She flatly told him to stop calling her.
natural