Plainly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
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".
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Meaning 2
In a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment; "she was dressed plainly"; "they lived very simply".
Examples
- The professor explained the complex concept plainly so everyone could understand it.
- She was dressed plainly in a simple white shirt and jeans for the casual event.
- The small village lived plainly off the land, relying on their own farming and hunting skills.
- The instructions were written plainly on the back of the package, easy to follow.
- The elderly couple lived plainly in their small cottage, content with their simple life.