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simpleness

simpleness

2.3
A quality that is plain and without decoration
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪmplnəs/
translation icon : 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
10 2.7

Being plain and without decoration

is the same meaning but uses a less common form
restraint
vssimpleness
6 4.2

Simple style that avoids too much decoration

is the plain state itself, not only a controlled choice
minimalism
vssimpleness
5 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
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
bareness
vssimpleness
1 5.1

A plain, empty look with no decorations

means unadorned appearance without the empty, stripped feeling
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
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
8.6

A quality of being simple and pure without decoration

expresses plain appearance without suggesting purity or modesty
unpretentiousness
vssimpleness
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

39 1.0

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

A thing or style with many decorative details

How Simple

minimalism
5 6.5
simpleness
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.