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simpleness

simpleness

1 2.3
A quality that is plain and without decoration
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪmplnəs/
: sencillez
  • The simpleness of the design made the space feel open and inviting.

Examples

  • She preferred the simpleness of a white dress to ornate patterns.

  • The simpleness of her dress made it very elegant.

  • Many admire the simpleness of traditional Japanese interiors.

  • His simpleness in design is refreshing.

  • Many admire the simpleness of traditional Japanese interiors.

  • She preferred the simpleness of a white dress to ornate patterns.

  • The simpleness of the design made the space feel open and inviting.

Synonyms

simplicity
vssimpleness
42 2.7

Being plain and without decoration

is the same meaning but uses a less common form
minimalism
vssimpleness
6 6.5

A style in painting, sculpture, and design using very simple shapes and few colors

is general unadorned appearance, not specifically the art movement
restraint
vssimpleness
6 4.2

Simple style that avoids too much decoration

is the plain state itself, not only a controlled choice
simplicity itself
vssimpleness
1 3.4

Very easy to do and understand

is the general unadorned state rather than the extreme core
severity
vssimpleness
1 6.0

A plain simple style that lacks decoration

refers to plain looks without the strong harsh or strict sense
plainness
vssimpleness
1 3.5

Being simple and without decoration

focuses on the unadorned condition rather than tone or purpose
starkness
vssimpleness
1 6.3

A very plain and empty appearance with little or no decoration

is unadorned appearance but less severe and not extreme
bareness
vssimpleness
1 5.1

A plain, empty look with no decorations

means unadorned appearance without the empty, stripped feeling
rusticity
vssimpleness
1 8.1

A simple, plain way that country life looks and feels

is unadorned appearance without the rural or rough connotation
chasteness
vssimpleness
  • Literature
1 8.6

A quality of being simple and pure without decoration

expresses plain appearance without suggesting purity or modesty
unpretentiousness
vssimpleness
1 6.8

A natural, simple way of behaving that does not try to seem better than others

refers to plain looks themselves rather than humble behaviour
austereness
vssimpleness
8.6

A very plain, simple style with no decoration or luxury

is plain appearance in general, not as harsh or strict

Antonyms

8 1.0

Making something look more attractive by adding things like lights or ornaments

1 7.7

A thing or style with many decorative details

How Simple

minimalism
6 6.5
simpleness
1 2.3
plainness
1 3.5

Surface Forms

simpleness singular
simplenesses plural

Morphology

simpleness = simple (transparent) = simple + ness

Formation is the same nominalization of 'simple' and the meaning 'plain or unadorned' is directly inferable from the adjective.

Etymology

Simpleness comes from simple + -ness, where simple can mean 'plain' or 'without decoration' and -ness turns that into a quality. So, simpleness describes a plain, unadorned style, like a clean white dress or a room with few things.