Flatness - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈflætnəs|
Brit.
|ˈflætnəs|
noun
- the property of having two dimensions
- a want of animation or brilliance
- inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy (syn: languor, lethargy, phlegm, sluggishness)
- a want of animation or brilliance
the almost self-conscious flatness of Hemingway's style
- a deficiency in flavorit needed lemon juice to sharpen the flatness of the dried lentils
- the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss (syn: mat, matt, matte)- inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy (syn: languor, lethargy, phlegm, sluggishness)
Extra examples
Coins are usually round and flat.
Lay the map flat on the desk.
He slipped and landed flat on his back.
We asked for more time but they turned us down flat.
A flatness of mind was gradually stealing upon me.
No one is better than Didion at using flatness of affect and formality of diction to convey seething anger and disdain.
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