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plain
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simple in design, without a specific pattern
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(of a person) unattractive and ordinary
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direct and honest
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straightforward or easily understood without ambiguity or complexity
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simple and without complex details
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free from any effort to soften to disguise
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not mixed with extraneous elements
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simple and unadorned, without any decorations or extra features
Plain
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a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
to plain
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express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
plain
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in a simple or straightforward manner
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unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
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used to emphasize the degree or extent of a quality or action
Example
His shirt was plain, without any stripes, dots, or other designs.
She preferred plain dresses with minimal embellishments.
The plain white walls of the room provided a blank canvas for decoration.
The curtains were plain, allowing ample sunlight to filter into the room.
The packaging of the product was plain, with simple fonts and minimal graphics.
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