Plain
Plain adverb - In an honest and direct manner.
Usage example: told her plain that he loved her
Straightforwardly and plain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Straightforwardly" instead an adverb "Plain".
Straightforwardly
Straightforwardly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.
Usage example: straightforwardly yet compassionately, the doctor tells his cancer patients what their odds for survival are
Plain and straightforwardly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plain" instead an adverb "Straightforwardly".
Nearby Words: straightforward, straightforwardness
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