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   plainly

   /ˈpleɪnli/

   adverb

   • 1. able to be perceived easily: "a light was plainly visible"
   • ▪ used to state one's belief that something is obviously or undeniably true: "her mother was plainly anxious to leave"
   • ▪ in a direct and honest way without concealment or deception: "to speak plainly, I suffer from a lack of confidence"
   • 2. in a style that is not elaborate or luxurious; simply: "he lived plainly and worked hard"

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   What is plainly adverb?

   • Definition of plainly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 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.

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   What does plainly mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! PLAINLY definition: 1. clearly or obviously: 2. simply and without a lot of decoration: 3. clearly or obviously: . Learn more.

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   What does plain mean in English?

   • Middle English plain "a stretch of nearly level treeless country," from early French plain (same meaning), derived from Latin planus "flat" — related to plane entry 1

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   What is another word for plain?

   • 1. Free from obstructions; open; clear: in plain view. 2. Obvious to the perception or mind; evident: make one's intention plain. See Synonyms at apparent. 3. a. Not elaborate or complicated; simple: plain food. b. Marked by little or no ornamentation or decoration: plain garb. c. Straightforward; frank or candid: plain talk. d.

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     plainly definicja: 1. clearly or obviously: 2. simply and...

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     plainly translate: بِبَساطة, بِوُضوح. Learn more in the...

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     plainly translate: manifestement, distinctement, clairement,...

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     PLAINLY translate: evidentemente, claramente, sencillamente,...

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   To do something plainly means to do it either in a very simple way or in an obvious way. You might dress plainly when you're just hanging around the house, but your flair for fashion will be plainly visible when you get dressed up for a party.

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   Plainly is an adverb that means clearly, obviously, or frankly. It can also mean simply or without ornamentation. See synonyms, antonyms, translations, and examples of plainly in different contexts.

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   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.