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Categorically vs Flatly - What's the difference?

categorically | flatly |

As adverbs the difference between categorically and flatly

is that categorically is in a categorical manner while flatly is in a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.

categorically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a categorical manner.

    • Synonyms

    * absolutely * unconditionally

    Antonyms

    * exceptionally * conditionally

    flatly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.
    • It was an accusation that he flatly denied.
  • In a manner that shows no emotion
    • He replied flatly to the policeman's questions.

    Usage notes

    * In sense 1. the collocation is nearly always with a negative idea. To flatly deny''. To ''flatly refuse''. To ''flatly contradict . And so on, similarly.