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from The Century Dictionary.

  • In an obvious manner; so as to be easily apprehended; evidently; plainly; manifestly.

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  • adverb In a obvious manner; clearly apparent.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

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obvious +‎ -ly

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