simply

(adverb)

adverb

1. and nothing more

- it is simply a matter of time

Similar word(s): but, just, merely, only

2. (used for emphasis) absolutely

- it's simply beautiful!

Similar word(s): just

3. absolutely; altogether; really

- we are simply broke

4. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment

- they lived very simply

Similar word(s): plainly

Sentences with simply as an adverb:

- I was simply asking a question.

- That was a simply wonderful dessert.

- Simply, he just fired you.