simple and plain; honest and sincere; down-to-earth
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
simple and plain; unadorned
Describes appearance, clothing, or decoration that is not fancy or ostentatious.
She dresses simply and never pursues brand names.
The decoration of this room is simple yet warm.
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He prefers a simpler lifestyle.
adjective
honest and sincere; unpretentious
Describes a person's character or behavior as being genuine and without affectation.
He is an honest person who never lies.
This essay has an unpretentious style and sincere emotion.
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His words and deeds are very honest, making people feel close to him.
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down-to-earth; solid; not flashy
Describes artistic style, performance, or writing that is solid and substantive rather than ostentatious.
This singer's performance style is simple and unadorned, yet very moving.
The author depicted the lives of mountain people using down-to-earth language.
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The style of this film is very down-to-earth, without fancy special effects.