flatly

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

flatly
    adv 1: in an unqualified manner; "he flatly denied the charges"
           [syn: {flatly}, {categorically}, {unconditionally}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Flatly \Flat"ly\, adv.
   1. In a flat manner; evenly; horizontally; without spirit;
      dully; frigidly.
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            He that does the works of religion slowly, flatly,
            and without appetite.                 --Jer. Taylor.
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   2. peremptorily; positively; plainly; forthrightly. "He
      flatly refused his aid." --Sir P. Sidney.
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