PLAINLY Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word plainly. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PLAINLY
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simply | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • and nothing more • (used for emphasis) absolutely • absolutely; altogether; really • in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | ||||||||
categorically | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in an unqualified manner | ||||||||
clearly | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • without doubt or question • in an intelligible manner • clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment • in an easily perceptible manner | ||||||||
directly | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • without deviation • without anyone or anything intervening • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | ||||||||
straightforwardly | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • with firmness and conviction; without compromise | ||||||||
unequivocally | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • in an unambiguous manner | ||||||||
apparently | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • from appearances alone • unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | ||||||||
evidently | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | ||||||||
expressly | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • with specific intentions; for the express purpose | ||||||||
manifestly | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | ||||||||
obviously | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | ||||||||
patently | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | ||||||||
plain | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • not elaborate or elaborated; simple • lacking patterns especially in color noun • extensive tract of level open land • a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side adverb • unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') adjective satellite • clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment • not mixed with extraneous elements • free from any effort to soften to disguise • lacking embellishment or ornamentation • lacking in physical beauty or proportion verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||||
unambiguously | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • in an unambiguous manner • so as to be unique |