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plainly

/ˈpleɪnli/adverb2 syllables

Plainly means: unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’).

Synonyms for plainly9

adverb, as in unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’)

obviously, evidently, manifestly, patently, apparently, plain

adverb, as in in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment

simply

also used for plainly

expressly, unambiguously

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What does plainly mean?2

adverb

1

unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’)“the answer is obviously wrong”

2

in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment“she was dressed plainly”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with plainly?1

two syllables

mainly
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Plainly in a sentence

  • Stop beating around the bush and tell me plainly what you want from me.pauldhunt
  • He was plainly not envious of the openly wealthy.mhenderson5
  • Academics should be trained to speak and write plainly.Amastan
  • I am afraid I showed my surprise rather plainly.Hybrid
  • Put plainly, we are steering a steady course toward economic oligarchy, if we are not there already.Scott
  • Don't beat around the bush, if you have something you want to say, say it plainly.pip
  • He couldn't have put it more plainly.CK
  • Say what you have to say plainly.Nuel

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Forms of plainly

as a adverb

comparative
plainlier
superlative
plainliest