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English > 1 sense of the word flatly:
ADVERBallflatly, categorically, unconditionallyin an unqualified manner
flatly > pronunciation
Soundsflae'tliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1502 rhymes with liy...
English > flatly: 1 sense > adverb 1
MeaningIn an unqualified manner.
Example"he flatly denied the charges"
Synonymscategorically, unconditionally
Adjectivesflatnot modified or restricted by reservations