Plainly and Tactfully

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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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Tactfully is an antonym for plainly.

Nearby Words: plain, plainness

Tactfully adverb - Showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner.

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Plainly is an antonym for tactfully.

Nearby Words: tact, tactless, tactful, tactically

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