plain
//pleɪn//
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.