plain

//pleɪn//
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Adjective

plainCanonical form
plainerComparative
plainestSuperlative
1

Simple and without decoration or pattern; not elaborate or fancy.

She wore a plain white dress to the party.

2

Clear and easy to understand; obvious.

It's plain that she doesn't want to go.

3

Not attractive or good-looking (of a person).

She was a plain girl, but she had a kind heart.

4

Without any additions or extras; basic.

I prefer plain rice without any sauce.

Noun

plainSingular
plainsPlural
1

A large area of flat land with few trees.

The plains stretched as far as the eye could see.

Adverb

plainCanonical form
plainerComparative
plainestSuperlative
1

Used for emphasis; simply or completely.

That's just plain wrong.