<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>in a simple manner; clearly and easily.</li><li>plainly; unaffectedly.</li><li>sincerely; artlessly: to speak simply as a child.</li><li>merely; only: It is simply a cold.</li><li>unwisely; foolishly: If you behave simply toward him, you're bound to be betrayed.</li><li>wholly; absolutely: simply irresistible.</li></ul>