Definition of plainly in English:

plainly

adverb ˈpleɪnliˈpleɪnli

1Able to be perceived easily.
as submodifier a light was plainly visible
she could plainly hear footsteps behind her
Example sentencesExamples
- The rock-strewn sand of the bottom was plainly visible.
- Before the door had closed again, Eliza's singing could be heard plainly from farther down the corridor.
- She could plainly see that the earth was rough and irregular.
- In that darkness, any little star showed as plainly as a sun.
- I passed the doors as I was going to bed, and I heard something wailing and praying just as plainly as I hear you.
- A sinister yet plainly demarcated force of evil is ever-present in his films.
- The handle plainly showed the marks of the tool that had carved it.
- The newspaper-plastered windows are plainly visible from the bus station.
- You're resplendent young ladies, that is plainly seen!
- That same shock was now plainly visible in Mallory's eyes.
1. 1.1sentence adverb Used to state one's belief that something is obviously or undeniably true.
  her mother was plainly anxious to leave
  Example sentencesExamples
  There was plainly total agreement between the parents as to what they should do in the best interests of their children.
  Their act—which is plainly felonious—has serious consequences.
  At one point, he was plainly off-key.
  Plainly, the animal is a hedgehog uncurling itself from the frozen leaves and sticks under which it is hibernating.
  Plainly, the incident with the lion caused an incredible fear within him.
  It is plainly ridiculous to expect artwork on the order of what one finds on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in ordinary places of commerce.
  Plainly, she knows what he does.
  Plainly, such a practical result cannot be achieved by an auditorium or a swimming pool, perfunctorily named a memorial.
  The first version, set inside her living room as they discuss her plans, is elaborately mounted but plainly incomplete.
  If the original film was something of a feminist diatribe, the undercurrent of the remake is plainly reactionary.
2. 1.2 In a direct and honest way without concealment or deception.
  to speak plainly, I suffer from a lack of confidence
  Example sentencesExamples
  He plainly demanded to be in the thick of the action all of the time.
  The famed financier plainly divulged that he was taking money out of the pockets of British taxpayers.
  To put it plainly, the young grandmaster made the opening look like it loses by force!
  If the evidence that existed always spoke plainly, truthfully, and clearly to us, historians would have no work to do, and no opportunity to argue with each other.
  Make sure that the conditions for using this insurance are plainly stated in the house rules.
  As he told his tale, he spoke as plainly as he could.
  The author plainly admits that the process was not an easy one.
  He plainly acknowledged that his DNA suggested no hint of success at anything.
  I will ask you plainly: are you a spy?
  He plainly confessed it in his autobiography, as did his ex-wife in her rather sympathetic memoir of their years together.
2In a style that is not elaborate or luxurious; simply.
he lived plainly and worked hard
she is plainly dressed in a T-shirt and trousers
Example sentencesExamples
- The room was plainly appointed and contained one large bed piled high with furs, a small washstand, and a tall cupboard with a mirror bolted to one of the doors.
- The book is plainly produced, with 48 black-and-white illustrations.
- The plainly painted individual units are fitted together the way a careful child would stack blocks.
- The varied handling of paint ranges from near transparency to effects plainly achieved with spray and brush.
- The entrance seems to have been devoid of ornament, with windows cut plainly into the brickwork.
- Centred on each wall was a crisp scale drawing, plainly framed, rendering that wall and its temporary features.
- Furnishings, such as the plainly designed stove and slatted reclining chairs, are in keeping with the spare skeletal structure, as are the floors of wooden decking.
- An undulating wall guides you to the reception desk where the floor has been cut away so that wooden forms, plainly hollow at the upper level, are two storeys high.
- They were dressed plainly, and their pale pointed faces and weird dark eyes made them look meek and fragile.
- The largest part of the composition is taken up by the siding of a house, which is painted plainly, geometrically, in turquoise.

Definition of plainly in US English:

plainly

adverbˈplānlēˈpleɪnli

1Able to be perceived easily.
as submodifier a light was plainly visible
she could plainly hear footsteps behind her
Example sentencesExamples
- The handle plainly showed the marks of the tool that had carved it.
- In that darkness, any little star showed as plainly as a sun.
- I passed the doors as I was going to bed, and I heard something wailing and praying just as plainly as I hear you.
- That same shock was now plainly visible in Mallory's eyes.
- The newspaper-plastered windows are plainly visible from the bus station.
- Before the door had closed again, Eliza's singing could be heard plainly from farther down the corridor.
- The rock-strewn sand of the bottom was plainly visible.
- A sinister yet plainly demarcated force of evil is ever-present in his films.
- She could plainly see that the earth was rough and irregular.
- You're resplendent young ladies, that is plainly seen!
1. 1.1sentence adverb Used to state one's belief that something is obviously or undeniably true.
  her mother was plainly anxious to leave
  Example sentencesExamples
  There was plainly total agreement between the parents as to what they should do in the best interests of their children.
  Plainly, the incident with the lion caused an incredible fear within him.
  Plainly, she knows what he does.
  The first version, set inside her living room as they discuss her plans, is elaborately mounted but plainly incomplete.
  It is plainly ridiculous to expect artwork on the order of what one finds on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in ordinary places of commerce.
  Plainly, such a practical result cannot be achieved by an auditorium or a swimming pool, perfunctorily named a memorial.
  Plainly, the animal is a hedgehog uncurling itself from the frozen leaves and sticks under which it is hibernating.
  If the original film was something of a feminist diatribe, the undercurrent of the remake is plainly reactionary.
  At one point, he was plainly off-key.
  Their act—which is plainly felonious—has serious consequences.
2. 1.2 In a direct and honest way without concealment or deception.
  to speak plainly, I suffer from a lack of confidence
  Example sentencesExamples
  He plainly confessed it in his autobiography, as did his ex-wife in her rather sympathetic memoir of their years together.
  The famed financier plainly divulged that he was taking money out of the pockets of British taxpayers.
  As he told his tale, he spoke as plainly as he could.
  Make sure that the conditions for using this insurance are plainly stated in the house rules.
  If the evidence that existed always spoke plainly, truthfully, and clearly to us, historians would have no work to do, and no opportunity to argue with each other.
  The author plainly admits that the process was not an easy one.
  To put it plainly, the young grandmaster made the opening look like it loses by force!
  He plainly acknowledged that his DNA suggested no hint of success at anything.
  He plainly demanded to be in the thick of the action all of the time.
  I will ask you plainly: are you a spy?
2In a style that is not elaborate or luxurious; simply.
he lived plainly and worked hard
she is plainly dressed in a T-shirt and trousers
Example sentencesExamples
- The varied handling of paint ranges from near transparency to effects plainly achieved with spray and brush.
- Centred on each wall was a crisp scale drawing, plainly framed, rendering that wall and its temporary features.
- The plainly painted individual units are fitted together the way a careful child would stack blocks.
- They were dressed plainly, and their pale pointed faces and weird dark eyes made them look meek and fragile.
- An undulating wall guides you to the reception desk where the floor has been cut away so that wooden forms, plainly hollow at the upper level, are two storeys high.
- The room was plainly appointed and contained one large bed piled high with furs, a small washstand, and a tall cupboard with a mirror bolted to one of the doors.
- The entrance seems to have been devoid of ornament, with windows cut plainly into the brickwork.
- The book is plainly produced, with 48 black-and-white illustrations.
- The largest part of the composition is taken up by the siding of a house, which is painted plainly, geometrically, in turquoise.
- Furnishings, such as the plainly designed stove and slatted reclining chairs, are in keeping with the spare skeletal structure, as are the floors of wooden decking.

单词	plainly
释义	Definition of plainly in English: plainly adverb ˈpleɪnliˈpleɪnli 1Able to be perceived easily. as submodifier a light was plainly visible she could plainly hear footsteps behind her Example sentencesExamples The rock-strewn sand of the bottom was plainly visible. Before the door had closed again, Eliza's singing could be heard plainly from farther down the corridor. She could plainly see that the earth was rough and irregular. In that darkness, any little star showed as plainly as a sun. I passed the doors as I was going to bed, and I heard something wailing and praying just as plainly as I hear you. A sinister yet plainly demarcated force of evil is ever-present in his films. The handle plainly showed the marks of the tool that had carved it. The newspaper-plastered windows are plainly visible from the bus station. You're resplendent young ladies, that is plainly seen! That same shock was now plainly visible in Mallory's eyes. 1.1sentence adverb Used to state one's belief that something is obviously or undeniably true. her mother was plainly anxious to leave Example sentencesExamples There was plainly total agreement between the parents as to what they should do in the best interests of their children. Their act—which is plainly felonious—has serious consequences. At one point, he was plainly off-key. Plainly, the animal is a hedgehog uncurling itself from the frozen leaves and sticks under which it is hibernating. Plainly, the incident with the lion caused an incredible fear within him. It is plainly ridiculous to expect artwork on the order of what one finds on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in ordinary places of commerce. Plainly, she knows what he does. Plainly, such a practical result cannot be achieved by an auditorium or a swimming pool, perfunctorily named a memorial. The first version, set inside her living room as they discuss her plans, is elaborately mounted but plainly incomplete. If the original film was something of a feminist diatribe, the undercurrent of the remake is plainly reactionary. 1.2 In a direct and honest way without concealment or deception. to speak plainly, I suffer from a lack of confidence Example sentencesExamples He plainly demanded to be in the thick of the action all of the time. The famed financier plainly divulged that he was taking money out of the pockets of British taxpayers. To put it plainly, the young grandmaster made the opening look like it loses by force! If the evidence that existed always spoke plainly, truthfully, and clearly to us, historians would have no work to do, and no opportunity to argue with each other. Make sure that the conditions for using this insurance are plainly stated in the house rules. As he told his tale, he spoke as plainly as he could. The author plainly admits that the process was not an easy one. He plainly acknowledged that his DNA suggested no hint of success at anything. I will ask you plainly: are you a spy? He plainly confessed it in his autobiography, as did his ex-wife in her rather sympathetic memoir of their years together. 2In a style that is not elaborate or luxurious; simply. he lived plainly and worked hard she is plainly dressed in a T-shirt and trousers Example sentencesExamples The room was plainly appointed and contained one large bed piled high with furs, a small washstand, and a tall cupboard with a mirror bolted to one of the doors. The book is plainly produced, with 48 black-and-white illustrations. The plainly painted individual units are fitted together the way a careful child would stack blocks. The varied handling of paint ranges from near transparency to effects plainly achieved with spray and brush. The entrance seems to have been devoid of ornament, with windows cut plainly into the brickwork. Centred on each wall was a crisp scale drawing, plainly framed, rendering that wall and its temporary features. Furnishings, such as the plainly designed stove and slatted reclining chairs, are in keeping with the spare skeletal structure, as are the floors of wooden decking. An undulating wall guides you to the reception desk where the floor has been cut away so that wooden forms, plainly hollow at the upper level, are two storeys high. They were dressed plainly, and their pale pointed faces and weird dark eyes made them look meek and fragile. The largest part of the composition is taken up by the siding of a house, which is painted plainly, geometrically, in turquoise. Definition of plainly in US English: plainly adverbˈplānlēˈpleɪnli 1Able to be perceived easily. as submodifier a light was plainly visible she could plainly hear footsteps behind her Example sentencesExamples The handle plainly showed the marks of the tool that had carved it. In that darkness, any little star showed as plainly as a sun. I passed the doors as I was going to bed, and I heard something wailing and praying just as plainly as I hear you. That same shock was now plainly visible in Mallory's eyes. The newspaper-plastered windows are plainly visible from the bus station. Before the door had closed again, Eliza's singing could be heard plainly from farther down the corridor. The rock-strewn sand of the bottom was plainly visible. A sinister yet plainly demarcated force of evil is ever-present in his films. She could plainly see that the earth was rough and irregular. You're resplendent young ladies, that is plainly seen! 1.1sentence adverb Used to state one's belief that something is obviously or undeniably true. her mother was plainly anxious to leave Example sentencesExamples There was plainly total agreement between the parents as to what they should do in the best interests of their children. Plainly, the incident with the lion caused an incredible fear within him. Plainly, she knows what he does. The first version, set inside her living room as they discuss her plans, is elaborately mounted but plainly incomplete. It is plainly ridiculous to expect artwork on the order of what one finds on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in ordinary places of commerce. Plainly, such a practical result cannot be achieved by an auditorium or a swimming pool, perfunctorily named a memorial. Plainly, the animal is a hedgehog uncurling itself from the frozen leaves and sticks under which it is hibernating. If the original film was something of a feminist diatribe, the undercurrent of the remake is plainly reactionary. At one point, he was plainly off-key. Their act—which is plainly felonious—has serious consequences. 1.2 In a direct and honest way without concealment or deception. to speak plainly, I suffer from a lack of confidence Example sentencesExamples He plainly confessed it in his autobiography, as did his ex-wife in her rather sympathetic memoir of their years together. The famed financier plainly divulged that he was taking money out of the pockets of British taxpayers. As he told his tale, he spoke as plainly as he could. Make sure that the conditions for using this insurance are plainly stated in the house rules. If the evidence that existed always spoke plainly, truthfully, and clearly to us, historians would have no work to do, and no opportunity to argue with each other. The author plainly admits that the process was not an easy one. To put it plainly, the young grandmaster made the opening look like it loses by force! He plainly acknowledged that his DNA suggested no hint of success at anything. He plainly demanded to be in the thick of the action all of the time. I will ask you plainly: are you a spy? 2In a style that is not elaborate or luxurious; simply. he lived plainly and worked hard she is plainly dressed in a T-shirt and trousers Example sentencesExamples The varied handling of paint ranges from near transparency to effects plainly achieved with spray and brush. Centred on each wall was a crisp scale drawing, plainly framed, rendering that wall and its temporary features. The plainly painted individual units are fitted together the way a careful child would stack blocks. They were dressed plainly, and their pale pointed faces and weird dark eyes made them look meek and fragile. An undulating wall guides you to the reception desk where the floor has been cut away so that wooden forms, plainly hollow at the upper level, are two storeys high. The room was plainly appointed and contained one large bed piled high with furs, a small washstand, and a tall cupboard with a mirror bolted to one of the doors. The entrance seems to have been devoid of ornament, with windows cut plainly into the brickwork. The book is plainly produced, with 48 black-and-white illustrations. The largest part of the composition is taken up by the siding of a house, which is painted plainly, geometrically, in turquoise. Furnishings, such as the plainly designed stove and slatted reclining chairs, are in keeping with the spare skeletal structure, as are the floors of wooden decking.
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