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plainest

Pronunciation: [ˈpleɪnəst]

Word

Context: "appearance"

(adjective) having no decoration or extra features, making it very simple. If something is plain, it means it is basic or straightforward, without any fancy things.

Example

She wore her plainest dress, which was just a simple solid color.

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The dinner was not plain at all; it was full of fancy flavors and decorations.

Example

What is the plainest item you have in your closet?

Context: "clarity"

(adjective) being very clear or easy to understand. If you explain something in the plainest way, it means you are making it simple so everyone can get it.

Example

He explained the math problem in the plainest terms possible.

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The instructions were not in the plainest language; they were quite confusing.

Example

Can you give me the plainest explanation of how this works?

Context: "quality"

(adjective) referring to something being the simplest or most direct among other similar things. If you say something is the plainest, it means nothing is simpler or less complicated than it.

Example

This is the plainest solution to the problem; there’s no need to overthink it.

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That was not the plainest method; it was quite complicated compared to the others.

Example

Which plan do you think is the plainest one we have?

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