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Flatly vs Earnestly - What's the difference?

flatly | earnestly |

As adverbs the difference between flatly and earnestly

is that flatly is in a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty while earnestly is in an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

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.

    earnestly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.
  • * 1900 , L. Frank Baum , The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter 23
    • The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion now thanked the Good Witch earnestly for her kindness; and Dorothy exclaimed:

    Synonyms

    * for real