LookItUpplainly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpleɪnli/
plainly means: In a way that is easy to see or understand.
adverb
OBVIOUSLYB2
In a way that is easy to see or understand.
- She was plainly tired.
- The writing was plainly visible from the road.
- He stated plainly that he would not return.
WITHOUT DECORATIONB2
In a simple way, without extra decoration or unnecessary detail.
- The room was plainly furnished.
- She dressed plainly for the meeting.
- They ate plainly and spent little on clothes.
Questions about plainly
What does plainly mean?
In a way that is easy to see or understand.
What is plainly in other languages?
Türkçe: açıkça · Español: claramente · Français: clairement · Deutsch: offensichtlich · Italiano: chiaramente · 日本語: 明らかに
How do you pronounce plainly?
It is pronounced /ˈpleɪnli/.
How do you use plainly in a sentence?
She was plainly tired. The writing was plainly visible from the road.
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