simplicity

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.

The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts; as, the simplicity of a machine.

Artlessness of mind; freedom from cunning or duplicity; lack of acuteness and sagacity.

Freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness; as, simplicity of dress, of style, or of language; simplicity of diet; simplicity of life.

Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration.

Weakness of intellect; silliness; folly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ease simpleness clarity restraint austerity modesty naturalness frankness lucidity directness candor easiness plainness chasteness effortlessness
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Antonyms

complexity complication nebula majesty enigma quirk
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Hypernyms

quality naturalness naivete naivety plainness naiveness

Hyponyms

effortlessness

Related terms

simple

Phrases with the word

deprive of simplicity effortless simplicity elemental simplicity fundamental simplicity basic simplicity simplicity itself

Examples

It is this simplicity that makes the uneducated more effective than the educated when addressing popular audiences. Aristotle

Simplicity does not precede complexity, but follows it. Alan Perlis

Simplicity in character, in manners, in style; in all things the supreme excellence is simplicity. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Simplicity is worse than thievery (crime). Russian Proverb

A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child. Chinese Proverb

Genius can be recognized by its childish simplicity. Chinese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

simplicially simplician simpliciter simplicity itself simplifaction simplifiable