Synonyms & related words for plainly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of plainly — including manifestly, patently, simply, evidently, obviously, clearly. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to plainly

Explore words related to plainly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include plain, flatly, emphatically, pointedly, baldly, blatantly, tersely, confessedly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for plainly

Common synonyms for plainly include manifestly, patently, simply, evidently, obviously, clearly, apparently, unambiguously — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does plainly come from?

The word plainly breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root plain-, from Latin planus (“flat, level”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.