Definition of "plainly" []

• In a plain manner; simply; basically. (adverb)
• Obviously; clearly. (adverb)

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• "But both to them and to decided sceptics it must be plainly declared, that they are in these days less excusable than ever, for not looking into the grounds and proofs on which is rested the truth of Christianity; for never before were these proofs so _plainly, and at so easy a rate_, offered to the consideration of mankind."
• "I just like leaders that are smarter than I am, which Palin plainly is not."
• "It's a collection, as the title plainly states, of "the smartest toughest mastiest quotes from film noir.""