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Plainly

🔄 Synonyms of "Plainly"

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WordDefinition
plainnounSimple, unaltered.
evidentlyIn a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
obviouslyIn an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
patently(usually negative) In a clear and unambiguous manner.
apparentlySeemingly; in appearance.
manifestlyIn a manifest manner; obviously.
simply(focus) Merely; solely.

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WordDefinition
apparentlySeemingly; in appearance.
patently(usually negative) In a clear and unambiguous manner.
manifestlyIn a manifest manner; obviously.
obviouslyIn an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
evidentlyIn a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred.
simply(focus) Merely; solely.
head-onWith the front of a vehicle.
directlyIn a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
absolutelyIn an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
forthrightlyIn a forthright manner
downright(figurative) Completely, wholly.
straightNot crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
candidlyin a candid manner; frankly.
franklyIn a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
clearly(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
openlyIn an open manner; visibly.
unambiguouslyIn a manner that is not ambiguous; leaving no doubt; clearly
definitelyWithout question and beyond doubt.
overtlyIn an overt manner; publicly; openly.
certainlyWithout doubt, surely.

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