playn

Adjective

plain (comparative plainer, superlative plainest)

1. (archaic, regional) Flat, level.
   • The crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Isaiah 40:4

   Synonyms:

   even, planar, plane

2. Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished.
   • He was dressed simply in plain black clothes.

   Synonyms:

   no-frills, simple, austere, bare, bare-bones, bargain, basic, cheap, default, discreet

   Antonyms:

   decorative, exotic, fancy, ornate

3. Of just one colour; lacking a pattern.
   • a plain pink polycotton skirt

   Synonyms:

   no-frills, simple, austere, bare, bare-bones, bargain, basic, cheap, default, discreet

4. Simple in habits or qualities; unsophisticated, not exceptional, ordinary.
   • They're just plain people like you or me.

   Synonyms:

   no-frills, simple, austere, bare, bare-bones, bargain, basic, cheap, default, discreet

5. Having only few ingredients, or no additional ingredients or seasonings; not elaborate, without toppings or extras.
   • Would you like a poppy bagel or a plain bagel?

   Synonyms:

   no-frills, simple, austere, bare, bare-bones, bargain, basic, cheap, default, discreet

6. Containing no extended or nonprinting characters (especially in plain text).

   Synonyms:

   no-frills, simple, austere, bare, bare-bones, bargain, basic, cheap, default, discreet

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