flatly

• Adverbe signifiant 'de manière ferme, directe et sans compromis' ou 'sans émotion ni variation'. Utilisé souvent pour décrire un refus ou une négation catégorique (par exemple, 'a refusé catégoriquement') ou une parole monotone.

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.

   de façon catégorique

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

   Synonymesabsolutelycategoricallyemphaticallyfirmlyoutrightperemptorilypoint-blankresolutelyunconditionally

   Antonymesambiguouslyequivocallyhesitantlyindirectlytentativelyvaguely

2. Without emotion or expressionB2formal

   In a dull, monotonous, or unenthusiastic manner.

   de manière impassible, sans émotion

   • 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.

   Synonymesblanklydullyimpassivelymonotonouslytonelesslyunenthusiastically

   Antonymesanimatedlyemotionallyenthusiasticallyexpressivelyferventlypassionately