plain
adjective
clear or distinct to the eye or ear: to stand in plain view.
plainly
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a word derived from
plain.
Example Sentences
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The fish arrived at the table whole, head on, its sharp teeth still plainly visible.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
But invoking it when it is plainly pretextual does.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026
"He's just a good leader," Brook said, plainly.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
When I ordered my server in late July, the vendor held the quoted price only on the condition that I paid before a set date, and told me plainly that missing it meant repricing.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Just tell me plainly: where were you last night?”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
