English noun: simplicity | |||
1. | simplicity (attribute) the quality of being simple or uncompounded | ||
Samples | The simplicity of a crystal. | ||
Synonyms | simpleness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | quality | ||
Antonyms | complexity, complexness | ||
2. | simplicity (attribute) a lack of penetration or subtlety | ||
Samples | They took advantage of her simplicity. | ||
Synonyms | simple mindedness, simpleness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | naiveness, naivete, naivety | ||
3. | simplicity (attribute) absence of affectation or pretense | ||
Synonyms | simmpleness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | naturalness | ||
4. | simplicity (attribute) freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort | ||
Samples | He rose through the ranks with apparent ease. They put it into containers for ease of transportation. The very easiness of the deed held her back. | ||
Synonyms | ease, easiness, simpleness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | quality | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | effortlessness | ||
Attribute | easy | ||
Antonyms | difficultness, difficulty | ||
5. | simplicity (attribute) lack of ornamentation | ||
Samples | The room was simply decorated with great restraint. | ||
Synonyms | chasteness, restraint, simpleness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | plainness | ||