plainness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est simple, pouvant inclure le caractère sans détour, la clarté, l'absence d'ornement ou un aspect sans prétention.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being plain, which can include simplicity, clarity, lack of ornamentation, or an unpretentious appearance.

indénombrable

1. Purity or lack of mixtureC1formal

   The state of being unmixed with other materials; pure or simple composition.

   Pureté, absence de mélange

   • The plainness of the gold was confirmed by the assayer.
   • He admired the plainness of the unadulterated ingredients.
   • The plainness of the fabric showed its high quality.

   Synonymeshomogeneitypurenesspurityuniformity

2. Clarity and transparencyB2formal

   The quality of being easy to understand or perceive; clarity as a result of being straightforward.

   Clarté et transparence

   • The plainness of her explanation made the complex topic accessible.
   • His writing is valued for its plainness and directness.
   • The plainness of the instructions prevented any confusion.

   Synonymesclarityclearnessexplicitnessintelligibilitylucidityobviousnessperspicuitysimplicitystraightforwardnesstransparency

   Antonymesambiguityobscurity

3. UnpretentiousnessB2formal

   The quality of being simple, modest, and without decoration or extravagance.

   Simplicité

   • The plainness of the cottage was part of its charm.
   • She preferred the plainness of a minimalist lifestyle.
   • The plainness of the ceremony reflected their humble values.

   Synonymesausteritybarenessmodestysimplicitysparenessstarknessunpretentiousness

   Antonymesextravaganceflamboyanceostentationpretentiousnessshowiness

4. Lack of physical beautyB2formal

   An appearance that is not conventionally attractive or beautiful.

   Laideur physique modérée

   • Despite the plainness of her features, she had a warm smile.
   • The portrait captured the plainness of the subject without flattery.
   • He was drawn to her character, not bothered by her plainness.

   Synonymeshomelinessuglinessunattractiveness

   Antonymesattractivenessbeautycomelinesshandsomenesslovelinesspulchritude