Flatness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The property of having two dimensions.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
A want of animation or brilliance; "the almost self-conscious flatness of Hemingway's style".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poet's use of simple language and imagery contributed to the flatness of her verse.
- The flatness of the professor's lectures put many students to sleep.
- Despite his best efforts, the comedian's jokes were marred by a noticeable flatness of delivery.
- The movie's poor dialogue and lackluster plot twists resulted in a flatness that made it hard to stay engaged.
- The artist's bold colors and geometric shapes failed to save the painting from its overall flatness of composition.
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Meaning 4
A deficiency in flavor; "it needed lemon juice to sharpen the flatness of the dried lentils".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
The property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.