plainness

/ˈpleɪn.nəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being plain; lack of embellishment or ornamentation.

“The architect designed the building with a sense of plainness to emphasize its functionality.”

2. noun

The quality or state of being unadorned or unornamented in appearance or style.

“The designer opted for plainness to create a minimalist aesthetic.”

Synonyms

  • simplicity
  • unadornedness
  • unornamentedness

Antonyms

  • gildedness
  • ornamentation
  • ornateness