plainly

Examples

• All

• His clothing, though plainly cut, was of rich material and fine stitchery.

  Fiction book (1992)

• She addressed the audience plainly, focusing on the main points without any unnecessary details.

• But if I can speak plainly, what more do you haVe to lose?

  Godsend (2004)

• But plainly, as you see, I'm in love with you.

  The Lovers (2015)

• Is it highly decorated or plainly finished?

  Academic text (1990)

• But they provided her with a unique place and platform from which to do what she wanted, which was, to put it plainly, get things done.

  UK Parliament

• You live plainly and simply; you eat wholesome food, no meat.

  Fiction book (1997)

• If so, say so plainly so that we all will know your motives.

  Blog text (3)

• One fine morning, a man called upon him, calm and severe of aspect, distinguished but plainly dressed.

  Blog text (14)

• The room was plainly furnished, with no more than a desk and chair, a long deal table, and a few stools.

  Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

O

obviously

vsplainly

∞ 1.0

In a way that is easy to see or understand

adds the idea of lacking decoration or extravagance to that clarity

C

clearly

vsplainly

∞ 1.0

In a way that leaves no doubt

focuses on simple form and lack of ornament, not just clarity

E

evidently

vsplainly

185 3.5

It is clear from facts or signs

stresses simple, unadorned style rather than evidence-based clarity

S

simply

vsplainly

110 1.0

You do this in a plain way without extra things

is the same core sense but emphasizes lack of any decoration

S

starkly

vsplainly

12 5.7

In a way that makes a big, clear difference

is simpler and lacks the strong, striking quality just described

M

manifestly

vsplainly

• Formal

9 5.6

In a way that is very clear to everyone

is similar in clarity but centers on plain, unembellished manner

C

crisply

vsplainly

7 4.4

In a clear, exact way that is easy to understand

is more about plainness and lack of ornament than crispness

F

forthrightly

vsplainly

7 6.7

In a direct and honest way without hiding anything

is less about frankness and more about simple unembellished style

S

straightforwardly

vsplainly

5 3.9

In a clear, honest way without hiding anything

shares directness but highlights simple, unadorned manner instead

T

transparently

vsplainly

5 3.9

In a clear way people can easily understand

emphasizes lack of decoration rather than transparency of intent

B

baldly

vsplainly

3 7.2

In a plain, direct way that does not make bad news seem softer

keeps to simple presentation but not necessarily blunt directness

A

austerely

vsplainly

1 6.8

In a plain, simple way without decoration or luxury

keeps simplicity but without the harsher, severe tone

U

unpretentiously

vsplainly

1 6.4

In a simple, modest way without trying to impress others

is about plainness in form rather than modest social attitude

P

prosaically

vsplainly

1 7.9

In a plain, ordinary way without imagination

focuses on simple unadorned manner rather than dullness or boredom

U

unfussily

vsplainly

6.3

In a simple way without extra decoration

is more neutral, stressing simple lack of ornamentation

W

without any frills

vsplainly

3.8

Simple and plain with no extra things or decorations

focuses on simple presentation rather than just absence of extras

U

unartfully

vsplainly

7.2

In a simple, honest way without trying to impress

is similar but highlights simple presentation over lack of cunning

Antonyms

E

extravagantly

7 6.0

Using or spending much more than needed

O

ornately

2 6.0

In a very decorated way with detailed designs like carved patterns or gold

How Simple

austerely

1 6.8

plainly

2 1.8

simply

110 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology