What is the meaning of plainness?

noun

  • The state of being unmixed with other material.
    • usage: "the plainness of vanilla ice cream"
  • Clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous.
  • The appearance of being plain and unpretentious.
  • An appearance that is not attractive or beautiful.
    • usage: "fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness"
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