adjectiveπShareHaving no variations in height."The land around here is flat."appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(voice) Without variations in pitch."The teacher's voice was flat, without any ups or downs in pitch. "soundmusicphoneticslanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving small or invisible breasts and/or buttocks."That girl is completely flat on both sides."appearancebodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(note) Lowered by one semitone."The pianist played a B-flat, the flatter note, instead of a B natural. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a note or voice, lower in pitch than it should be."Your A string is too flat."musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a tire or other inflated object) Deflated, especially because of a puncture."The bike tire was completely flat, so I couldn't ride it to school. "vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUninteresting."The party was a bit flat."characterstylequalityattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a carbonated drink) With all or most of its carbon dioxide having come out of solution so that the drink no longer fizzes or contains any bubbles.""The open soda left out overnight was now flatter than dishwater." "fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLacking acidity without being sweet."The lemonade was flat, lacking any noticeable tartness, but it wasn't sweet either. "fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a battery) Unable to emit power; dead."The remote control is useless; the battery is flatter than a pancake. "electronicsenergytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a throw) Without spin; spinless."The baseball soared through the air with a flatter trajectory than usual, showing almost no curve. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLacking liveliness or action; depressed; dull and boring."The dialogue in your screenplay is flat -- you need to make it more exciting."characterconditionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAbsolute; downright; peremptory."His claim was in flat contradiction to experimental results."languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a consonant) sonant; vocal, as distinguished from a sharp (non-sonant) consonant"The "m" in "mother" is a flatter consonant than the "p" in "paper." "phoneticslanguagesoundlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(grammar) Not having an inflectional ending or sign, such as a noun used as an adjective, or an adjective as an adverb, without the addition of a formative suffix; or an infinitive without the sign "to"."The teacher used the word "happy" as a flat adverb in her lesson, explaining its use without any additional suffixes. "grammarlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a golf club) Having a head at a very obtuse angle to the shaft."The flatter lie angle of my new wedge helps me get under the ball more easily from tight lies. "sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of certain fruits) Flattening at the ends."The tomato variety we chose produces fruit that is quite flatter, almost like a slightly squashed ball. "fruitappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(authorship, especially of a character) Lacking in depth, substance, or believability; underdeveloped; one-dimensional."The new student's character sketch in the play was rather flat, lacking any real depth or motivation. "literaturewritingcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFixed; unvarying."a flat fare on public transport"qualityappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour."The student tried to flatter the teacher by praising her excellent lesson plan, hoping to get a better grade. "communicationattitudehumancharactersocietyactionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enhance someone's vanity by praising them.""He tried to flatter his boss by saying she was the best manager he'd ever had, hoping to get a raise." "characterhumancommunicationattitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo portray someone to advantage."Her portrait flatters her."appearancestylecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope."The salesman flattered the customer with promises of a great deal, hoping to make the sale. "communicationattitudecharacteremotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of set tool used by blacksmiths."The blacksmith used a special flatter to shape the metal. "utensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat-faced fulling hammer."The cloth felt smoother and denser after a worker used the flatter on it in the textile mill. "technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs."The watchmaker carefully pulled the gold through the flatter, creating a perfectly uniform strip for the watch spring. "technicalmachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener."The new paper-folding machine is a great flatter for making perfect origami cranes. "personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who lives in a rented flat."The city had many a flatter, as affordable housing was scarce. "personpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading