flatly

• Advérbio que significa 'de forma decisiva, direta e inflexível' ou 'sem emoção e sem variação'. É usado para descrever uma recusa ou negação (por exemplo, 'recusou terminantemente') ou uma fala monótona.

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.

   Categoricamente

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

   Sinônimosabsolutelycategoricallyemphaticallyfirmlyoutrightperemptorilypoint-blankresolutelyunconditionally

   Antônimosambiguouslyequivocallyhesitantlyindirectlytentativelyvaguely

2. Without emotion or expressionB2formal

   In a dull, monotonous, or unenthusiastic manner.

   Sem emoção

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblanklydullyimpassivelymonotonouslytonelesslyunenthusiastically

   Antônimosanimatedlyemotionallyenthusiasticallyexpressivelyferventlypassionately