plainly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière claire et directe » ou « évidemment ». Peut décrire aussi bien la façon de parler/écrire (clairement et simplement) que le degré de certitude (manifestement ou sans doute).

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.

   Clairement, manifestement

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

   Synonymesapparentlyclearlyevidentlymanifestlyobviouslypatentlyperceptiblyunmistakablyvisibly

   Antonymesambiguouslyindistinctlyobscurelyunclearlyvaguely

2. In a simple mannerB2formal

   Without decoration, extravagance, or embellishment; simply.

   D'une manière simple

   • 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.

   Synonymesausterelymodestlysimplystarklyunpretentiously

   Antonymeselaboratelyextravagantlylavishlyornatelysumptuously