plainly

• Advérbio que significa «de maneira clara e direta» ou «obviamente». Pode descrever tanto o modo de falar ou escrever (com clareza e simplicidade) quanto o grau de certeza (evidentemente ou sem dúvida).

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.

   Claramente

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

   Sinônimosapparentlyclearlyevidentlymanifestlyobviouslypatentlyperceptiblyunmistakablyvisibly

   Antônimosambiguouslyindistinctlyobscurelyunclearlyvaguely

2. In a simple mannerB2formal

   Without decoration, extravagance, or embellishment; simply.

   Simplesmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosausterelymodestlysimplystarklyunpretentiously

   Antônimoselaboratelyextravagantlylavishlyornatelysumptuously