- plainly
- plain|ly [ `pleınli ] adverb1. ) in a way that is easy to see, hear, notice, etc: CLEARLY:Her voice is trembling I can hear it quite plainly.The barracks were plainly visible on the hillside.2. ) without a lot of decoration:She was always plainly dressed, in a way that gave her an air of elegance.3. ) in a direct and honest way, without trying to hide anything:Speak plainly and no one will misunderstand you.4. ) if something is plainly true, wrong, necessary, etc., it is obvious that it is true, wrong, etc: CLEARLY:Something was plainly wrong.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.