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. 151. He was plainly very put out at finding her there.
152. But the sea still shone in the distance and the ship was plainly discernible.
153. " I can't see him plainly , but Pa says he can see me.
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.