Adverb
In a flat manner; evenly; horizontally; without spirit; dully; frigidly; peremptorily; positively, plainly.
Source: Webster's dictionaryhe flatly denied the charges Source: Internet
"Acceptable theories" and the experiment According to the present view of the situation, quantum mechanics flatly contradicts Einstein's philosophical postulate that any acceptable physical theory must fulfill "local realism". Source: Internet
After one look, she stated flatly, “I cannot ride this horse.” Source: Internet
Grunge guitarists "flatly rejected" the virtuoso "shredding" guitar solos that had become the centerpiece of heavy metal songs, instead opting for melodic, blues -inspired solos - focusing "on the song, not the guitar solo" Cataldo, Tomas. Source: Internet
Biden’s campaign has flatly said the reports are wrong, and that the calls with Ukraine were routine and did not touch on Israel. Source: Internet
Huxley with sketch of a gorilla skull (c1870) The subject was raised at the 1860 BA Oxford meeting, when Huxley flatly contradicted Owen, and promised a later demonstration of the facts. Source: Internet