flattened
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
made thin or level by being pressed down.
having been made flat or level, typically through the application of pressure or force.
Simple“The grass was flattened where the deer had been sleeping overnight.”
In context“The rescue team searched through the flattened remains of the warehouse, which had collapsed during the peak of the hurricane.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
describing a voice or feeling that has no energy, excitement, or variety.
lacking in variation, spirit, or emotional inflection; often used to describe a dull or monotonous tone of voice.
Simple“He spoke in a flattened voice, showing no emotion after the long day.”
In context“Her flattened affect and lack of eye contact suggested she was still processing the shock of the recent events.”
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“Images from Chinese rescue teams who have managed to get in by helicopter or hiking show the area has been completely flattened.”
“These plants have been flattened, dried and mounted on special cardboard sheets.”