flatter

• Beschreibt eine Oberfläche, die eben und glatt ist, ohne Erhebungen oder Unebenheiten. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas ohne Tiefe, ohne Luft (z. B. Reifen) oder auf eine energielose, monotone Art.

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.

   Eben und glatt

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

   Synonymeevenflushhorizontallevelplanarplanesmoothuniform

   Antonymebumpyirregularlumpyroughuneven

2. Boring or dullB1informal

   Lacking interest, excitement, or variety.

   Langweilig

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

   Synonymeboringdrearydullinsipidlacklustermonotonousstaletediousuninterestingvapid

   Antonymeanimatedcaptivatingcolorfuldynamicengagingentertainingeventfulexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingthrillingvivid

3. DeflatedA2informal

   Containing no air or gas; not inflated.

   Luftleer

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

   Synonymedeflatedpunctured

   Antonymeblownfilledinflatedpumped

4. Fixed or absoluteB2formal

   Used to describe a fixed price or a definite refusal.

   Fest oder absolut

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

   Synonymeabsolutecategoricaldefinitefirmfixedoutrightperemptoryunconditionalunequivocalunqualified

   Antonymeflexiblenegotiablevariable

• Adverb, das „vollständig“, „genau“ oder „geradeheraus“ bedeutet. Es wird oft zur Verstärkung verwendet, wie in „flat broke“ (völlig pleite) oder „flat out“ (mit voller Kraft); die Form ist identisch mit dem Adjektiv und hat kein -ly.

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.

   Flach liegend

   • 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.

   Synonymehorizontally

2. Completely or absolutelyB1informal

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

   Absolut, völlig

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

   Synonymeabsolutelycategoricallycompletelyentirelyoutrightplainlypositivelysimplytotallyutterly

3. Exactly or preciselyB2informal

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

   Genau

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

   Synonymedeadexactlyjustpreciselyright

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand übertrieben oder unehrlich gelobt wird, oft um sich Gunst oder Zustimmung zu verschaffen.

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.

   Schmeicheln

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

   Synonymeadulateblandishbutter upcajolefawnsoft-soapsuck uptoadywheedle

   Antonymecondemncriticizeinsultrebuke

2. Show to advantageB2formal

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

   Vorteilhaft zur Geltung bringen

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

   Synonymebecomeenhanceset offsuit

   Antonymebelittledenigratedisparagevilify