flatly
Example Sentences
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He declares flatly, “California was born in genocide,” which isn’t something you expect from someone likely to lean to the center.
But Wiegman flatly refused to underestimate Iceland, who have qualified for the last five European Championships but have never made a Women's World Cup finals.
From BBC
“So, we failed on an epic level,” I said flatly.
From Literature
The ginger ale is flatly branded Canada Dry.
From Salon
“We flatly deny any allegations of wrongdoing by the Federal Trade Commission, and we stand firmly behind the integrity and transparency of our programs,” the company said at the time.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
