plain
adjective
clear or distinct to the eye or ear: to stand in plain view.
plainness
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a word derived from
plain.
Example Sentences
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The plainness is deliberate; Fields conveys quiet comfort and adoring acceptance without ever slipping into sentimentality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
I love their cute little Sugar Muffins name, and I never tire of their plainness.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2025
Part of the Cenotaph's power is its plainness.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2024
And because of their lack of plainness, these pieces will surely become heirlooms, recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds worn again and again by generations to come.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
Disappointed in its plainness, Tree-ear was ready to turn away when a thought struck him.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
