Earnestly
Earnestly adverb - In a serious manner.
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Plainly and earnestly are semantically related in frankly topic. In some cases you can use "Plainly" instead an adverb "Earnestly".
Nearby Words: earnest, earnestness
Plainly
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
Earnestly and plainly are semantically related in frankly topic. Sometimes you can use "Earnestly" instead an adverb "Plainly".
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