flatly

• Adverb, das 'entschieden, direkt und unnachgiebig' oder 'ohne Emotionen und Veränderung' bedeutet. Wird oft für eine Absage oder Verneinung verwendet (z. B. 'lehnte rundweg ab') oder für monotone Sprechweise.

An adverb meaning 'in a firm, direct, and unyielding manner' or 'without emotion or variation.' It is often used to describe a refusal or denial (e.g., 'flatly refused') or a monotonous way of speaking.

1. In a direct and firm mannerB2formal

   In a way that is absolute, direct, and without hesitation, often used to refuse or deny something.

   Kategorisch

   • She flatly refused to accept the offer.
   • He flatly denied any involvement in the incident.
   • The manager flatly rejected the proposal.

   Synonymeabsolutelycategoricallyemphaticallyfirmlyoutrightperemptorilypoint-blankresolutelyunconditionally

   Antonymeambiguouslyequivocallyhesitantlyindirectlytentativelyvaguely

2. Without emotion or expressionB2formal

   In a dull, monotonous, or unenthusiastic manner.

   Emotionslos

   • He spoke flatly, showing no interest in the topic.
   • She answered flatly, as if she didn't care.
   • The news was delivered flatly, without any emotion.

   Synonymeblanklydullyimpassivelymonotonouslytonelesslyunenthusiastically

   Antonymeanimatedlyemotionallyenthusiasticallyexpressivelyferventlypassionately