flatly

Definitions

In a completely level or even manner.

In a direct, blunt, or absolute way, especially when refusing or denying something.

Without emotion, interest, or variation in tone.

Examples

The manager flatly denied the allegations of misconduct within the department.

She flatly refused to accept the terms of the contract, insisting on better conditions.

Synonyms

categorically point-blank outright positively unconditionally definitely bluntly

Antonyms

hesitantly tentatively ambiguously vaguely uncertainly indecisively equivocally