Definitions and Examples of modest, plain, simple
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, or achievements.
Example
She wore a modest dress to the party, not wanting to draw too much attention to herself.
Not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character.
Example
He preferred plain clothes over flashy ones, as he believed in simplicity.
Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.
Example
The instructions were simple and easy to follow, even for beginners.
Key Differences: modest vs plain vs simple
- 1Modest refers to a lack of pretentiousness or arrogance.
- 2Plain describes something that is simple and unadorned.
- 3Simple refers to something that is easy to understand or do.
Effective Usage of modest, plain, simple
- 1Fashion: Use modest, plain, and simple to describe clothing that is not showy or extravagant.
- 2Personality Traits: Use modest to describe someone who is not boastful or arrogant, and plain or simple to describe someone who is straightforward and uncomplicated.
- 3Writing: Use these antonyms to create vivid descriptions of characters, settings, and objects.
Remember this!
The antonyms of flamboyant convey a lack of extravagance, showiness, or flamboyance. Use modest to describe someone who is not boastful or arrogant, plain to describe something that is simple and unadorned, and simple to describe something that is easy to understand or do. These words can be used in fashion, to describe personality traits, and in writing to create vivid descriptions.
