plainly

• Adverb, das „in klarer und direkter Weise“ oder „offensichtlich“ bedeutet. Es kann sowohl die Art des Sprechens oder Schreibens (deutlich und einfach) als auch den Grad der Gewissheit (offenkundig oder ohne Zweifel) beschreiben.

An adverb meaning "in a clear and straightforward manner" or "obviously." It can describe both the manner of speaking/writing (clearly and simply) and the degree of certainty (evidently or without doubt).

1. Unmistakably or clearlyB1informal

   In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand; obviously.

   Eindeutig, klar

   • She was plainly upset by the news.
   • He plainly stated that he would not attend.
   • The answer was plainly wrong.

   Synonymeapparentlyclearlyevidentlymanifestlyobviouslypatentlyperceptiblyunmistakablyvisibly

   Antonymeambiguouslyindistinctlyobscurelyunclearlyvaguely

2. In a simple mannerB2formal

   Without decoration, extravagance, or embellishment; simply.

   Einfach

   • The room was furnished plainly with only a bed and a chair.
   • She dressed plainly for the interview.
   • He spoke plainly and without any pretense.

   Synonymeausterelymodestlysimplystarklyunpretentiously

   Antonymeelaboratelyextravagantlylavishlyornatelysumptuously