simply

In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

Plainly; without art or subtlety.

• ‘No,’ said Stephen simply.

Foolishly; stupidly.

• Mrs. Thorold had told her sons that a young lady was visiting at the house, whose history she had given them in short hand, describing her as a dependent on the late Mrs. Willoughby, whom her son had very simply intended to marry at Alvesto

Merely; solely.focus

• I was simply asking a question.

absolutely, positively.

• That was a simply wonderful dessert.
• This type of comportment simply won't be tolerated.

Frankly.

• Simply, he just fired you.
• It was, quite simply, the best there was in stock.