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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These three films may differ in their likability, but they’re united in their plainness.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
We hear an excerpt from a review by William Logan, poetry’s dean of critical defenestration, condemning her work for its pretty plainness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Part of the Cenotaph's power is its plainness.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2024
The plainness of Mallory Portnoy’s Stella was epitomized by the way she cuffed her jeans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2024
Disappointed in its plainness, Tree-ear was ready to turn away when a thought struck him.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
