English Dictionary

flatly

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈflætli/

副詞

In a physically flat or level manner. / In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty. / In a manner that shows no emotion.

日本語の意味

物理的に平ら、水平な状態で / 断固たる、疑いなく・確信をもって / 無表情に、感情を示さずに

He placed the wooden plank flatly across the gap so it wouldn't wobble.

彼はぐらつかないように、木の板を隙間に平らに渡した。

意味（1）

In a physically flat or level manner.

He bent over the old woman again, with his ear turned flatly to her lips and then to the region of her heart.

意味（2）

In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.

It was an accusation that he flatly denied.

意味（3）

In a manner that shows no emotion.

He replied flatly to the policeman's questions.

more flatly （ comparative ）

most flatly （ superlative ）