plainly

Universal Words adverb 1 in a way that is easy to see, hear, understand or believe SYNCLEARLY: 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: He told her plainly that he thought she was making a big mistake. * To put it plainly, he's a crook. 3 in a simple way, without decoration: She was plainly dressed and wore no make-up. * plainly cooked food