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plainly

 

[ หˆpleษชnli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a clear manner

In a clear and easily understood way; without hiding anything. Directly and clearly, without any attempt to be clever or deceive. In a simple and straightforward manner.

Synonyms

bluntly, clearly, directly, frankly, simply

Examples of usage

  • She told him plainly that she was not interested in a relationship.
  • The instructions were plainly written on the package.
  • He spoke plainly about the challenges ahead.
  • She was plainly upset by the news.
  • I can see plainly that you are not happy here.
Context #2 | Adverb

obviously, without a doubt

Used to emphasize the truth of a statement or the certainty of a fact. Clearly, without any possibility of doubt. In a way that is easily recognizable or understood.

Synonyms

clearly, evidently, manifestly, obviously, undoubtedly

Examples of usage

  • She was plainly the best candidate for the job.
  • The evidence plainly showed that he was guilty.
  • It was plainly obvious that they were lying.
  • He was plainly unprepared for the exam.
  • The mistake was plainly visible to everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "plainly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น claramente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคซ-เคธเคพเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jelas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jasno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฏใฃใใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clairement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ claramente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑkรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…ํ™•ํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุถูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jasnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jasne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…ๆฅšๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jasno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรฝrlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aydฤฑn ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ claramente

Etymology

The word 'plainly' originated from the Middle English word 'plainli', which evolved from the Old French 'plainement'. The adverb 'plainly' has been used in the English language for centuries to express clarity, straightforwardness, and emphasis. It is derived from the adjective 'plain', which originally meant clear or evident. Over time, 'plainly' has become a common adverb used to indicate transparency, honesty, and certainty in communication.

See also: explain, plain, plainness, plains.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,245 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.