PLAINLY


Meaning of PLAINLY in English

/ ˈpleɪnli; NAmE / adverb

1.

in a way that is easy to see, hear, understand or believe

SYN clearly :

The sea was plainly visible in the distance.

The lease plainly states that all damage must be paid for.

She had no right to interfere in what was plainly a family matter.

Plainly (= obviously) something was wrong.

2.

using simple words to say sth in a direct and honest way :

To put it plainly, he's a crook.

3.

in a simple way, without decoration :

She was plainly dressed and wore no make-up.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.