Another word for plain
plain
modif.
Obvious
open, manifest, clear; see definite 1, 2, obvious 1, 2, understandable.
Simple
unadorned, unostentatious, unpretentious; see modest 2.
Ordinary
everyday, average, commonplace; see common 1, conventional 1, 3, dull 4, traditional 2.
Homely
plain-featured, coarse-featured, unattractive; see ugly 1.
In blunt language
outspoken, candid, frank, plain-spoken, impolite; see also abrupt 2, frank, rude 2. See syn. study at obvious.
plain
n.
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Another word for plain
Readily seen, perceived, or understood:
apparent, clear, clear-cut, crystal clear, distinct, evident, manifest, noticeable, observable, obvious, patent, pronounced, visible. See seeEasily seen through due to a lack of subtlety:
broad, clear, obvious, patent, unmistakable, unsubtle. See clear, seeNot elaborate or showy, as in appearance or style:
modest, simple, unassuming, unostentatious, unpretentious. See plainWithout addition, decoration, or qualification:
bald, bare, dry, simple, unadorned, unvarnished. See plainFree from extraneous elements:
absolute, perfect, pure, sheer2, simple, unadulterated, undiluted, unmixed. See cleanNot diluted or mixed with other substances:
full-strength, neat, pure, straight, unblended, undiluted, unmixed. See clean, strongBeing of no special quality or type:
average, common, commonplace, cut-and-dried, formulaic, garden, garden-variety, indifferent, mediocre, ordinary, routine, run-of-the-mill, standard, stock, undistinguished, unexceptional, unremarkable. See good, usualNot handsome or beautiful:
homely, unattractive, uncomely, unlovely. Idioms: not much for looks, not much to look at, short on looks. See beautifulCompletely such, without qualification or exception:
absolute, all-out, arrant, complete, consummate, crashing, damned, dead, downright, flat, out-and-out, outright, perfect, pure, sheer2, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unbounded, unequivocal, unlimited, unmitigated, unqualified, unrelieved, unreserved, utter2. (Informal) flat-out, positive. (Chiefly British) blooming. See big, limited
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plain. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16th, 2018, from https://thesaurus.yourdictionary.com/PLAIN
