different between simply vs uncomplicatedly

English

Etymology

From Middle English symply, symplely; equivalent to simple +? -ly, with *-lely simplified to -ly by haplology.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?s?mpli/

Adverb

simply (comparative more simply, superlative most simply)

1. (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

   Antonym: complexly

2. (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety

   Synonyms: clearly, obviously, unquestionably

3. (manner) Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Johnson to this entry?)

4. (focus) Merely; solely.

   Synonyms: just; see also Thesaurus:merely

5. (degree) absolutely, positively.

   Synonyms: very; see also Thesaurus:very
6. Frankly.

   Synonyms: honestly; see also Thesaurus:actually

Related terms

• single

Translations

Anagrams

• limpsy

Middle English

Adverb

simply

1. Alternative form of symply (adverb)

English

Etymology

uncomplicated +? -ly

Adverb

uncomplicatedly (comparative more uncomplicatedly, superlative most uncomplicatedly)

1. In an uncomplicated way; without complications.

Synonyms

• simply
• unfussily