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adjective
- 1. not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character: "good plain food" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person) having no pretensions; not remarkable or special: "a plain, honest man with no nonsense about him" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. clearly; unequivocally (used for emphasis): informal "perhaps the youth was just plain stupid"
noun
- 1. a large area of flat land with few trees: "the coastal plain"
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1. : lacking ornament : undecorated. 2. : free of extraneous matter : pure. 3. : free of impediments to view : unobstructed. 4. a (1) : evident to the mind or senses : obvious. it's perfectly plain that they will resist. (2) : clear. let me make my meaning plain. b. : marked by outspoken candor : free from duplicity or subtlety : blunt. plain talk.
PLAIN definition: 1. not decorated in any way; with nothing added: 2. paper that has no lines on it: 3. obvious and…. Learn more.
Plain things are simple, unadorned, and even a little boring. Being a plain talker means you don't use pretentious, fancy words. But having a plain face means you're not much to look at.
Plain definition: clear or distinct to the eye or ear. See examples of PLAIN used in a sentence.
A plain object, surface, or fabric is entirely in one colour and has no pattern, design, or writing on it.
1. Free from obstructions; open; clear: in plain view. 2. Obvious to the perception or mind; evident: make one's intention plain. See Synonyms at apparent. 3. a. Not elaborate or complicated; simple: plain food. b. Marked by little or no ornamentation or decoration: plain garb. c. Straightforward; frank or candid: plain talk. d.
Definition of plain adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
plain meaning, definition, what is plain: very clear, and easy to understand or re...: Learn more.
Clearly understood; evident; obvious. To make one's meaning plain. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Marked by little or no ornamentation or decoration. Plain garb. American Heritage. Outspoken; frank; straightforward. Plain talk. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Downright; thoroughgoing. Plain nonsense. Webster's New World.
PLAIN meaning: 1. simple and not complicated: 2. not mixed with other colours, substances, etc: 3. A plain…. Learn more.