Plainly and Politely

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Plainly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Usage example: you'll have to tell your relatives very plainly that you don't like perfume, or they'll keep giving it to you

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Politely is an antonym for plainly.

Nearby Words: plain, plainness

Politely adverb - In a polite manner.

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Plainly is an antonym for politely.

Nearby Words: polite, politeness

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