Synonyms for plain

Other words for “plain”, grouped by meaning.

We found 47 synonyms for “plain”. The most common are field, champaign, knit, knit stitch, plain stitch.

noun extensive tract of level open land

noun a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side

verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

adjective clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

adjective not elaborate or elaborated; simple

Oppositesfancy

adjective lacking patterns especially in color

adjective not mixed with extraneous elements

Similarpure

adjective free from any effort to soften to disguise

Similardirect

adjective lacking embellishment or ornamentation

adjective lacking in physical beauty or proportion

Synonymshomely

adverb unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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