Plain

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪn/

Plain (adjective)

  1. not decorated or fancy; simple in style or appearance.
  2. clear and easy to understand, without any confusion.
  3. a large area of flat land with few trees.

Examples

  • The dress was plain but elegant.
  • He prefers plain furniture without any decorations.

Common collocations: plain design, plain style, plain language, plain explanation, vast plain

Plain (noun)

  1. a large, flat area of land with few trees.

Examples

  • The cattle grazed on the plain.
  • The plain was surrounded by mountains.

Synonyms of Plain

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Plain

  • describing something intricate or detailed
  • describing something elaborate or decorated