/ Dictionary / Index S simply: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sim•ply Pronunciation: (sim'plē), [key] — adv. in a simple manner; clearly and easily. plainly; unaffectedly. sincerely; artlessly: to speak simply as a child. merely; only: It is simply a cold. unwisely; foolishly: If you behave simply toward him, you're bound to be betrayed. wholly; absolutely: simply irresistible. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: simply (Thesaurus) Simplon simply-connected Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language