flatly

About 1.54 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adverb In a physically flat or level manner.
2. adverb In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.

   It was an accusation that he flatly denied.

3. adverb In a manner that shows no emotion.

   He replied flatly to the policeman's questions.

Similar words

unconditionally categorically downright absolutely frankly openly clearly outright completely utterly

Often followed by

refused that rejected denied contradicted to stated and contradicts