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plainness

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/ˈpleɪn.nəs/ · plain-ness

The quality of being plain or simple; the state of lacking adornment or complexity.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being plain or simple; the state of lacking adornment or complexity.

سادگی یا سادہ ہونے کی کیفیت؛ بغیر کسی سجاوٹ یا پیچیدگی کی حالت۔

سادگی

sadgi

Synonyms

simplicityclaritystraightforwardnessسادگیسیدھی باتخالصتاً

Antonyms

ornamentationcomplexityextravaganceزیبائشپیچیدگیخود پسندی

Common Collocations

  • plainness of design
  • plainness in speech
  • a sense of plainness

Example Sentences

The plainness of the dress highlighted the beauty of its fabric.

لباس کی سادگی نے اس کے کپڑے کی خوبصورتی کو نمایاں کیا.

Libaas ki sadgi ne is ke kapray ki khoobsurti ko numaayan kiya.

She appreciated the plainness of his language, free from jargon and complexity.

اس نے اس کی زبان کی سادگی کی تعریف کی، جو اصطلاحات اور پیچیدگی سے پاک تھی.

Us ne is ki zuban ki sadgi ki tareef ki, jo istilahat aur pechidaai se pak thi.

In a world full of complexities, the plainness of nature is refreshing.

پیچیدگیوں سے بھرے ایک دنیا میں، فطرت کی سادگی تازگی بخشتی ہے.

Pechidgiyon se bhare ek dunya mein, fitrat ki sadgi tazaigi bakhshti hai.

Easily Confused With

planeness:Planeness refers to the condition of being flat, while plainness refers to simplicity and lack of ornament.

Word Family

plain
adjectiveسادہ
plainly
adverbسادگی سے
plains
nounسطح

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of plain pancakes - simple and without fancy toppings.

Visualize a flat, unadorned surface reflecting clarity.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں.

Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.

In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live seeing that, for which we would die.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سادہ رہو، سادہ رہنے میں ہی عقل ہے.

Sadah raho, sada rehne mein hi aql hai.

Stay simple, there is wisdom in being simple.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "plaine" — flat land or expanse

First known use: 14th century

The word 'plainness' derives from Old French 'plaine' which signifies flatness and simplicity. Over time, it evolved in English to describe a state of being plain or simple.