plain

/plˈe‍ɪn/

/ˈpɫeɪn/

[adjective] [noun] [verb] [adverb]

plain

[ADJECTIVE]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

synonyms : unpatterned

antonyms : patterned

(of a person) unattractive and ordinary

synonyms : homely

direct and honest

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

synonyms : apparent

being simple or not having complex details

antonyms : fancy

free from any effort to soften to disguise

synonyms : unvarnished

not mixed with extraneous elements

synonyms : sheer

unmingled

unmixed

lacking embellishment or ornamentation

synonyms : bare

Plain

a vast area of flat land

synonyms : champaign

field

a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side

synonyms : knit

knit stitch

plain stitch

to plain

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

synonyms : complain

antonyms : cheer

plain

[ADVERB]

unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

synonyms : apparently

Examples

1. Use plain language instead of jargon.

2. She transformed plain rice into a delightful rice pudding using manioc starch.

3. He bought a pack of plain white underwear for everyday wear.

4. The west is home to vast deserts, rolling plains, and majestic mountain ranges.

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