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Synonyms & Similar Words
unadorned
simple
straightforward
uncomplicated
unembellished
understated
modest
humble
unpretentious
homely
rustic
coarse
crude
unrefined
unsophisticated
austere
stark
bare
barren
desolate
flat
level
even
uniform
smooth
featureless
unremarkable
ordinary
mundane
dull
monotonous
uninteresting
bland
uninspiring
unexciting
dull
dreary
gloomy
somber
subdued
muted
toned-down
restrained
subdued
quiet
subdued
low-key
discreet
unobtrusive
inconspicuous
unnoticed
unseen
unremarked
Meaning of Plain
Lacking decorations or ornaments
Definitions
- Easy to understand, simple, and straightforward
- A large area of flat land, typically with few trees
- Clearly and unmistakably apparent
- A woman's breast or the front of the body
Example Uses
- The plain truth is that we can't afford it
- The landscape was a vast, open plain
- She wore a plain white dress
- The instructions were plain and easy to follow
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ornate
elaborate
intricate
complicated
complex
sophisticated
refined
elegant
luxurious
decorative
adorned
embellished
fancy
flashy
showy
gaudy
ostentatious
extravagant
ornamental
flowery
baroque
rococo
busy
cluttered
fussy
overwrought
overdone
excessive
exaggerated
dramatic
flamboyant
flashy
garish
loud
obtrusive