plainly
adverb/ˈpleɪnli/
/ˈpleɪnli/
- in a way that is easy to see, hear, understand or believe synonym clearly
- The sea was plainly visible in the distance.
- The lease plainly states that all damage must be paid for.
- She had no right to interfere in what was plainly a family matter.
- Plainly (= obviously) something was wrong.
- using simple words to say something in a direct and honest way
- He told her plainly that he thought she was making a big mistake.
- To put it plainly, he's a crook.
- in a simple way, without decoration
- She was plainly dressed and wore no make-up.
- plainly cooked food
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