plainly

[ˈpleɪnli]

plainly Definition

• 1. in a clear and simple manner, without any attempt to be fancy or elaborate
• 2. in a way that is easy to see or understand, without any doubt

Using plainly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plainly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He spoke plainly and directly about the issue.

• Example

  The instructions were written plainly on the package.

• Example

  It was plainly obvious that she was lying.

plainly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plainly

• clearly
• simply
• obviously

Antonyms for plainly

• unclearly
• vaguely
• ambiguously

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Summary: plainly in Brief

'Plainly' [ˈpleɪnli] means in a clear and simple manner, without any attempt to be fancy or elaborate. It can also mean in a way that is easy to see or understand, without any doubt. Examples of its usage include 'He spoke plainly and directly about the issue' and 'The instructions were written plainly on the package.'