flatly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in an unqualified manner
    unconditionally; categorically.
    • he flatly denied the charges

WordNet

Flat"ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a flat manner; evenly; horizontally; without spirit; dully; frigidly; peremptori;y; positively, plainly. "He flatly refused his aid." Sir P. Sidney.
    He that does the works of religion slowly, flatly, and without appetite. Jer. Taylor.

Webster 1913