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Word entry · 7 letters

plainly

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"Without ornament"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈpleɪnli/Part of speech adverbSorted aillnpyStarts with PEnds with Y2 cluesCommon crossword word
1P2L3A4I5N6L7Y

Definitions

  1. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment

Word origin

From Middle English playnly, pleinly, pleyneliche, equivalent to plain + -ly.

Used in a sentence

  • She decorated the room plainly but neatly.
  • 'Tell me plainly what you think of my daughter's little companion.'
  • You will see that ours is plainly the better method.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Without ornament7 letters
02In clear terms7 letters

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