Word
flattened
Phoneticsflat·tened, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɫætənd/
UK/flˈætənd/
Definitions
01pressed flat
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. made thin or level by being pressed down.
adj. having been made flat or level, typically through the application of pressure or force.
“The grass was flattened where the deer had been sleeping overnight.”
“The rescue team searched through the flattened remains of the warehouse, which had collapsed during the peak of the hurricane.”
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02lacking emotion or energy
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. describing a voice or feeling that has no energy, excitement, or variety.
adj. lacking in variation, spirit, or emotional inflection; often used to describe a dull or monotonous tone of voice.
“He spoke in a flattened voice, showing no emotion after the long day.”
“Her flattened affect and lack of eye contact suggested she was still processing the shock of the recent events.”
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Real-World Examples
“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.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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