Definitions for plainly
plain·ly

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1. obviously, evidently, manifestly, patently, apparently, plainly, plainadverb

   unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

   "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in bed and evidently in great pain"; "he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"; "it is all patently nonsense"; "she has apparently been living here for some time"; "I thought he owned the property, but apparently not"; "You are plainly wrong"; "he is plain stubborn"

2. plainly, simplyadverb

   in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment

   "she was dressed plainly"; "they lived very simply"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. plainlyadverb

   In a plain manner; simply; basically.

   She decorated the room plainly but neatly.

2. plainlyadverb

   Obviously; clearly.

   You will see that ours is plainly the better method.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plainlyadverb

   Etymology: from plain.

   1. Levelly; flatly.2. Not subtilly; not speciously.3. Without ornament.4. Without gloss; sincerely.

   You write to me with the freedom of a friend, setting down your thoughts as they occur, and dealing plainly with me in the matter. Alexander Pope.

   5. In earnest; fairly.

   They charged the enemies horse so gallantly, that they gave ground; and at last plainly run to a safe place. Edward Hyde.

   6. Evidently; clearly; not obscurely.

   St. Augustine acknowledgeth, that they are not only set down, but also plainly set down in scripture; so that he which heareth or readeth, may without difficulty understand. Richard Hooker.

   Coriolanus neither cares whether they love or hate him; and out of his carelessness, let’s them plainly see’t. William Shakespeare.

   By that seed
   Is meant thy great deliverer, who shall bruise
   The serpent’s head; whereof to thee anon
   Plainlier shall be reveal’d. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. xii.

   We see plainly that we have the means, and that nothing but the application of them is wanting. Addison.

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1. plainly

   Plainly is an adverb that is used to describe something done in a clear, straightforward or simple manner. It can also refer to something that is apparent or obvious. It is expressed or understood without any embellishments or subtleties.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Plainlyadverb

   in a plain manner; clearly

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How to pronounce plainly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say plainly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of plainly in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of plainly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of plainly in a Sentence

1. Frank Bowman:

   They quite plainly decided this is a political process and it is ultimately a political judgment, so when Trump suggests there is any judicial remedy for impeachment, he is just wrong.

2. Tony Abbott:

   Plainly there are questions to be asked when someone with such a history of infatuation with extremism, violent crime and mental instability should be in possession of a gun license, we have very tough gun laws and I guess we can be pleased that he didn't have a more potent weapon at his disposal. But why did he have a gun license in the first place?

3. George Washington:

   No country upon earth ever had it more in its power to attain these blessings than United America. Wondrously strange, then, and much to be regretted indeed would it be, were we to neglect the means and to depart from the road which Providence has pointed us to so plainly; I cannot believe it will ever come to pass.

4. Jim Ambrose:

   I think there is a resilience gene. There are so many times when I could have packed it in, or subsisted on scraps. Or I could have chosen girlfriends who were bad for me or cruel or abusive, but I didn't, i need for them to see me as plainly and clearly as they possibly can. I need unequivocal visibility from my sexual partner.

5. Janet Minor:

   I have a spelling checkerIt came with my PCIt plainly marks four my revueMistakes I cannot sea.I've run this poem threw it,I'm sure your pleased too no,Its letter perfect in it's weigh,My checker tolled me sew.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=plainly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plainly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=plainly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plainly
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=plainly