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Definition plainly in British English

plainly adverb

adverb
/ˈpleɪnli/
1

in a way that is easy to see, hear, notice etc

Example

Her voice is trembling - I can hear it quite plainly.

Example

The barracks were plainly visible on the hillside.

Synonyms and related words
obvious apparent show up
2

in a direct and honest way, without trying to hide anything

Example

Speak plainly and no one will misunderstand you.

Synonyms and related words
honest sincere fine
3

if something is plainly true, wrong, necessary etc, it is obvious that it is true, wrong etc

Example

Something was plainly wrong.

Synonyms and related words
obvious clear significant
4

without a lot of decoration

Example

She was always plainly dressed, in a way that gave her an air of elegance.

Synonyms and related words
plain simple functional
Definition plainly in British English