Synonyms of simply
94 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for simply is but. Other synonyms of simply are just, literally, merely, greatly and somewhat. The opposite of simply is complexly.
Synonyms and similar words for simply
adverbPlainly; without art or subtlety.
adverbMerely; solely.
- justOnly, simply, merely.
- butMerely, only, just, no more than.
- literallyWith phrasings that might normally be used or understood as figurative: truly; not figuratively; not as an idiom or...
- merelyWithout any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more.
- no more than
- nothing butOnly.
- onlyJust, simply, undoubtedly.
- barely archaic
adverbAbsolutely, positively.
- very
- above a bit UKGreatly, very much.
- absolutely
- sorely
- widely
- horribly
- horrendouslyIn a horrendous manner.
- bone informalUsed before an adjective as an intensifier.
- abundantly
- all tooVery, extremely; thoroughly but lamentably; excessively.
- all informal
- but goodTo a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.
- completely
- damnVery; extremely.
- eminently
- ever so
- exceedinglyTo a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely.
- excessively
- extremelyTo an extreme degree.
- flipping euphemisticFucking; used as an intensifier to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
- freaking US, euphemisticFucking.
- fucking vulgarReally, very; having intensive force, often applying to the whole sentence or clause.
- greatlyTo a great extent or degree.
- highly
- in spades
- jollyVery, extremely.
- main dialectalExceedingly, extremely, greatly, mightily, very, very much.
- mightilyTo a great extent; extremely, greatly.
- positivelyVery.
- pretty
- quite
- really
- right US, dialectal
- somewhatVery.
- specially
- strongly
- swith dialectal
- truly
- vastlyGreatly, in a vast manner.
- very muchWithout doubt; indeed.
- way dialectal
- way tooTo a degree that is very excessive emphatic and strengthened form of too.
- wicked US, dialectalTo a superlative extent, very, extremely.
- wickedly US, slangVery.
- murrain obsoleteUsed as an intensifier: extremely, very.
- passing archaicSurpassingly, greatly.
- sore archaic
adverbFrankly.
- honestlyFrankly, to be honest.
- actually
- all things consideredDespite possible indications to the contrary.
- as a matter of factActually, in fact.
- certainly
- come to think of itBy the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
- de factoIn actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
- definitely
- de jureBy right; in accordance with or as deemed by the statute of the law, particularly as opposed to actual practice.
- fact isActually, in truth.
- franklyIn a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
- in actualityIn fact; in truth.
- in all honestyHonestly; in truth.
- indubitablyIn a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt.
- in fact
- in point of factActually.
- in realityIn real life, as opposed to online, play, make believe, or theory.
- in truthTruthfully, to tell the truth, in fact.
- indeed
- legitimatelyIn a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square.
- not gonna lie
- properly
- surely
- to be frankSynonym of frankly.
- to be honest
- TBH
- to tell the truthAn attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of an associated statement.
- truthfully
- undoubtedlyWithout doubt; definitely.
- wis dialectal
- by right obsolete
- forsooth archaic, poeticUsed as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.
- in faith archaicReally, truly.
- soothfast obsoleteActually; truthfully.
- soothly archaicTruly, verily.
- verily archaic
Opposite of simply
adverbIn a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
- complexlyIn a complex manner.
Meaning of simply
- adverb In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
- adverb Plainly; without art or subtlety.
- adverb Foolishly; stupidly.
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Questions about synonyms of simply
- What is another word for simply?
- Simply has 94 synonyms on Word.ws, such as but, just, literally, merely, greatly and somewhat.
- What is the opposite of simply?
- The opposite of simply is complexly.
- What does simply mean?
- Simply means in a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
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