plainly
/ˈpleɪnli/adverb
उच्चारण प्लेन्ली
साफ़-साफ़, स्पष्ट रूप से
Core word
adverb
- 1
in a way that is easy to see, hear, understand or believe
साफ़-साफ़, स्पष्ट रूप से
- The mountains were plainly visible from the hotel.
- She was plainly upset by the news.
- The sign was plainly marked in red letters.
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- He was plainly tired after the long journey.
- It plainly was not the right time to ask for a favour.
Synonyms clearly obviously evidently visibly distinctly
Opposite vaguely unclearly
- 2
using simple words to say something in a direct and honest way
सीधे-सीधे, खुलकर, बिना घुमाए
- Radhika told him plainly that she would not change her decision.
- To put it plainly, we cannot afford it.
- Explain it plainly so that the children understand.
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- The principal spoke plainly about the school's rules.
- Let me say plainly that I disagree.
Synonyms frankly bluntly directly candidly openly
Opposite evasively indirectly
- 3
in a simple way, without decoration
सादगी से, साधारण ढंग से
- She was plainly dressed in a white cotton saree.
- a plainly furnished room
- The room was plainly decorated with a bed and a chair.
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- He dressed plainly and drove a small car.
- The food was plainly cooked but tasted wonderful.
Opposite elaborately ornately fancily
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plain adjectiveplainness noun