flatter

• يصف سطحًا مستويًا أملس خاليًا من النتوءات أو الارتفاعات. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف الشيء الذي لا عمق فيه أو الذي فقد طعمه أو حيويته.

Describes a surface that is level and smooth, without raised areas or bumps.

1. Level and smoothA1formal

   Having a level and even surface without curves or bumps.

   مُسْتَوٍ

   • The table has a flat surface.
   • We need a flat piece of wood for the project.
   • The road is completely flat for miles.

   المرادفاتevenflushhorizontallevelplanarplanesmoothuniform

   الأضدادbumpyirregularlumpyroughuneven

2. Boring or dullB1informal

   Lacking interest, excitement, or variety.

   مُمِلّ

   • The movie was flat and predictable.
   • His speech fell flat with the audience.
   • The party was a bit flat without music.

   المرادفاتboringdrearydullinsipidlacklustermonotonousstaletediousuninterestingvapid

   الأضدادanimatedcaptivatingcolorfuldynamicengagingentertainingeventfulexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingthrillingvivid

3. DeflatedA2informal

   Containing no air or gas; not inflated.

   فارغ الهواء

   • The car tire is flat.
   • She had to pump up the flat ball.
   • The balloon went flat after a few hours.

   المرادفاتdeflatedpunctured

   الأضدادblownfilledinflatedpumped

4. Fixed or absoluteB2formal

   Used to describe a fixed price or a definite refusal.

   ثابت أو قاطع

   • They offered a flat rate for the service.
   • He gave a flat 'no' to the proposal.
   • The price is flat, with no hidden fees.

   المرادفاتabsolutecategoricaldefinitefirmfixedoutrightperemptoryunconditionalunequivocalunqualified

   الأضدادflexiblenegotiablevariable

• ظرف يعني «تمامًا» أو «بالضبط» أو «مباشرة». يُستعمل للتوكيد، كما في «flat broke» (مفلس تمامًا) أو «flat out» (بأقصى جهد).

An adverb meaning 'completely,' 'exactly,' or 'in a direct manner.' It is often used for emphasis, as in 'flat broke' or 'flat out.' The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a horizontal or level positionA2formal

   Lying or placed in a straight, level position, without any slope or curve.

   مُسْتَوٍ أُفُقِيًّا

   • He lay flat on the floor after the long run.
   • The map was spread flat across the table.
   • She fell flat on her face in the snow.

   المرادفاتhorizontally

2. Completely or absolutelyB1informal

   Used to emphasize a negative statement or to mean 'completely' or 'absolutely'.

   قطعًا

   • He turned down the offer flat.
   • She told him flat out that she wasn't interested.
   • The proposal was rejected flat by the committee.

   المرادفاتabsolutelycategoricallycompletelyentirelyoutrightplainlypositivelysimplytotallyutterly

3. Exactly or preciselyB2informal

   Used to indicate an exact amount of time, often in a short period.

   بالضبط

   • He finished the race in ten seconds flat.
   • She arrived in five minutes flat.
   • The repair was done in two hours flat.

   المرادفاتdeadexactlyjustpreciselyright

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على المبالغة في مدح شخص مدحًا غير صادق أو مبالغًا فيه، غالبًا بهدف كسب رضاه أو استمالته أو التودد إليه.

A verb used to indicate the act of praising someone excessively or insincerely, often to gain favor or approval.

1. Praise insincerelyB2formal

   To praise someone in an exaggerated or dishonest way, often to gain favor or advantage.

   التَّمَلُّق

   • He flattered his boss to get a promotion.
   • She flattered the host about the delicious meal.
   • They flattered the critic with excessive compliments.

   المرادفاتadulateblandishbutter upcajolefawnsoft-soapsuck uptoadywheedle

   الأضدادcondemncriticizeinsultrebuke

2. Show to advantageB2formal

   To make someone appear more attractive or better than they really are.

   إظهار بمظهر أفضل

   • That dress really flatters your figure.
   • The lighting in the room flatters the artwork.
   • The camera angle flatters the subject.

   المرادفاتbecomeenhanceset offsuit

   الأضدادbelittledenigratedisparagevilify