Plainly and Purposely

Plainly

Plainly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Purposely and plainly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Purposely" instead the word "Plainly" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: plain, plainness

Purposely

Purposely adverb - With full awareness of what one is doing.

Plainly and purposely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plainly" instead the word "Purposely" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: purpose, purposeful, purposive
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