plainly
(adverb)
adverb
1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
- You are plainly wrong
- he is plain stubborn
Similar word(s): apparently, evidently, manifestly, obviously, patently, plain
2. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
- she was dressed plainly
Similar word(s): simply
Sentences with plainly as an adverb:
- She decorated the room plainly but neatly.
- You will see that ours is plainly the better method.