Definitions and Examples of plain, simple, modest
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic in appearance.
Example
She prefers plain clothes without any patterns or designs.
Easily understood or done; not complicated or elaborate.
Example
The recipe for this dish is simple and requires only a few ingredients.
Having or showing a humble or unassuming attitude; not excessively proud or ambitious.
Example
Despite his success, he remained modest and never boasted about his achievements.
Key Differences: plain vs simple vs modest
- 1Plain refers to something that is not decorated or elaborate in appearance.
- 2Simple describes something that is easily understood or done, without being complicated or elaborate.
- 3Modest describes a person's attitude or behavior, indicating humility and lack of excessive pride or ambition.
Effective Usage of plain, simple, modest
- 1Describing Appearance: Use plain to describe clothes, furniture, or other objects that lack decoration or ornamentation.
- 2Explaining Concepts: Use simple to explain ideas, instructions, or procedures that are easy to understand and follow.
- 3Describing Personality: Use modest to describe people who are humble, unassuming, and not boastful.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fanciest are plain, simple, and modest. Use these words to describe appearance, explain concepts, and describe personality traits. Plain refers to something that is not decorated or elaborate, simple describes something that is easily understood or done, and modest describes a person's attitude or behavior indicating humility and lack of excessive pride or ambition.
