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Wordabulary

plain

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Simple in style, without decoration, or easy to understand.

"She wore a plain white shirt with no pattern."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

simple unadorned

Antonyms

fancy decorated

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She wore a _____ white shirt with no pattern."

Answer: plain

In your own words, what does "plain" mean?

Simple in style, without decoration, or easy to understand.

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