Falsely and Plainly

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Falsely adverb - In an insincerely false manner.

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Plainly is an antonym for falsely.

Nearby Words: false, falsehood, falsity, falseness

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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Falsely is an antonym for plainly.

Nearby Words: plain, plainness

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