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plain
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simple and without complex details
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simple in design, without a specific pattern
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.
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characterized by straightforwardness
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easily understood without ambiguity or complexity
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clearly expressed in written or spoken form, without the use of technical or obscure terms
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(of a paper) without lines or markings
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with no labels or indications of contents
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(of a person's personality) unpretentious and lacking in complexity or embellishment
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(of a person) without any special title or status
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used for emphasis to indicate something that is sheer or straightforward
plain
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used to emphasize the extent or intensity of something
Example
The packaging of the product was plain, with simple fonts and minimal graphics.
The house had a plain exterior, with no decorative features or architectural flourishes.
Her hairstyle was plain, with a simple ponytail tied at the back.
The room was decorated in a plain style, with minimal furniture and neutral colors.
The cake was plain, with no frosting or decorations, but it tasted delicious.
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