reply flatly

Frequency: 6.00.6 per million words

to give a spoken or written answer in a direct and final way

flatlyverb + flatly

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Examples (10)

  • When asked about the allegations, he replied flatly that they were false.
  • She replied flatly to his invitation: 'I'm not interested.'
  • The CEO replied flatly when questioned about layoffs: 'No comment.'
  • He replied flatly that he would never agree to such terms.
  • The witness replied flatly to the prosecutor's questions.
  • When confronted with the evidence, she replied flatly that she knew nothing.
  • The manager replied flatly that the policy would not change.
  • He replied flatly 'No' when asked if he would reconsider.
  • The spokesperson replied flatly that the rumors were baseless.
  • She replied flatly to his proposal without any emotion in her voice.