Synonym: apparently, evidently, manifestly, obviously, patently, plain, simply. Similar words: mainly, ungainly, certainly, certainly not, plain, explain, complain, complaint. Meaning: ['pleɪnlɪ] 
adv. 1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') 2. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment.
adv. 1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') 2. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment. 
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121. Here I was, returning from a presidential mission, and plainly the worse for wear.
122. Plainly no branch of the information professions or single institution can provide all the solutions to the challenges presented.
123. The representatives from seventeen national parties at the Paris conference were quite plainly non-attenders in the established church of politics.
124. There is plainly no risk of McIntosh taking a cap for granted.
125. The problem is that plainly this depreciation charge can not reflect the periodic benefits expected to accrue from using the vehicle.
126. But it was plainly calculated as a thumb in the eye of the United States.
127. He presented these treasures plainly; without even a bowl of potpourri on a table top.
128. They did not show emotions as plainly as more mobile faces did.
129. Charles quite plainly did not fit the stereotype of a successful, high powered businessman.
130. Nina's room was plainly furnished with a bed and a desk.
131. She is smiling plainly and openly, without a trace of irony.
132. No literary work could more eloquently or plainly spell out the dangers that exist for the woman who competes in male pursuits.
133. This was plainly the position under the procedural rules of the forum, Illinois.
134. Intervention, both in theory and practice, is plainly an imperfect science.
135. The Lord told him plainly that entering the Kingdom demanded a new start.
136. Understandable as it is,(sentencedict.com) this reaction is plainly not altogether reasonable.
137. They looked down from the bridge and saw the arms washed upwards, the plague swellings plainly visible.
138. For some reason, Sophie was plainly being pursued by a number of young men.
139. Loch plainly felt guilty about it.
140. The administration plainly has some serious charges to answer.
141. "You're a coward," Mark said very plainly and soberly.
142. The parallel with Britain is plainly inexact.
143. Then said Jesus unto them plainly,(sentencedict.com) Lazarus is dead.
144. It is unkind and, to speak plainly, has a touch of charlatanism in it.
145. The parlour was rather a small room, very plainly furnished, yet comfortable, because clean and neat.
146. Owen thought he could see Cowperwood's approaching doom quite plainly.
147. However, an unbiased study of the Buddha's own discourses would show quite plainly that the universalist thesis does not have the endorsement of the Awakened One himself.
148. She was plainly dressed, like thousands of other girls, in darkish blue jacket and skirt and white shirt waist.
149. " Oh,' said the man, showing plainly the enlightenment which had come to him.
150. So let me say this as plainly as I can: By August 31st, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end.
More similar words: mainly, ungainly, certainly, certainly not, plain, explain, complain, complaint, plainsong, re-explain, plaintiff, plaintive, complaining, complain about, thinly, lain, painless, plait, plaid, slain, plaice, villain, villainy, porcelain, complaisant, stainless steel, plantain, neville chamberlain, against the grain, maintain.