Flatly vs Featly - What's the difference?
flatly | featly |
In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.
In a manner that shows no emotion
Properly; suitably.
*1603 , (John Florio), translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays , III.1:
*:Why may not a man beare himselfe betweene enemies featly and faithfully?
With skill or talent; cleverly, skilfully.
Gracefully or elegantly.
* 1610 , , act 1 scene 2
Skilful.
Graceful or elegant.
As adverbs the difference between flatly and featly
is that flatly is in a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty while featly is properly; suitably.As an adjective featly is
skilful.flatly
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- It was an accusation that he flatly denied.
- 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.featly
English
Adverb
(er)- [...] Foot it featly here and there; / And, sweet sprites, the burden bear.