plain

/pleɪn/
noun
  1. A large area of flat land with few trees.
    • Farmers grow wheat on the vast plain.
    • The Great Plains stretch across the middle of the United States.
    • Herds of buffalo once roamed the plain.
adverb
  1. Used to emphasize something is completely or simply true.
    • That is just plain wrong.
    • He told me plain that he didn't want to go.
    • She was plain exhausted after the long hike.
adjective
  1. Simple, not decorated or fancy; without extra features.
    • She prefers plain white shirts for work.
    • The room was plain but clean and comfortable.
    • I ordered a plain pizza with just cheese.
  2. Easy to see, hear, or understand; clear and obvious.
    • His disappointment was plain on his face.
    • It was plain that she was upset about the news.
    • The instructions are written in plain English.
  3. Not beautiful or attractive; ordinary in appearance.
    • The building was rather plain compared to the others.
    • He had a plain face but a kind smile.
    • The movie star described herself as a plain girl from a small town.
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