Definition of plainly

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  • plainly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • plainly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • plainly is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of plainly

  • in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment (adverb)

    Examples

    1. she was dressed plainly

    Synonyms

    1. simply
  • unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') (adverb)

    Examples

    1. You are plainly wrong

    Synonyms

    1. apparently
    2. evidently
    3. manifestly
    4. obviously
    5. patently
    6. plain

See definition of plainly in Merriam Webster