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1. plainly

adverb. ['ˈpleɪnli'] unmistakably (plain' is often used informally forplainly').

Etymology

  • -ly (English)
  • -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • plain (English)
  • plain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Plainly

  • humanely
  • ungainly
  • vainly
  • rainley
  • mainly
  • hainley
  • ainley

2. plainly

adverb. ['ˈpleɪnli'] in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment.

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Etymology

  • -ly (English)
  • -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • plain (English)
  • plain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))