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Not requiring much effort
“For Sheldon Cooper, adhering to social constructs was not simple.”
Easy to understand
“This manual is so simple, even a child could understand it.”
Marked by having a basic or uncomplicated form
“On the red carpet, she presented herself in a simple yet elegant white frock.”
(attributive) Emphasizing the fundamental nature of something
“In order to understand why you are suffering from a codeine addiction, we need to understand addiction in its most simple form.”
In a categorical, plain or absolute form
“Captain Smith had revealed to Colonel Jones in frank and simple terms his intentions of resigning from the Army in the near future.”
Denotes a humble and unpretentious attitude towards life
“The simple folk in the countryside are some of the nicest people you'll come across in your travels.”
Bearing the characteristics of a simpleton, or someone who is uneducated
“Are you deliberately trying to appear simple in order to not attract attention to yourself?”
Denotes a composition of a single element
“He wondered how his skin could be so exquisitely sensitive to simple chemical substances.”
Requiring or involving very little or no effort
Common, having no unique or outstanding characteristics
Factual, not having been embellished
Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
Overly simple, especially in terms of how an issue or problem deserves to be treated
Designed to suit the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals
Humble in position or status
Crudely constructed, without regard for refinement
Rudimentary or crude in form, not thorough or complete
Rather direct or abrupt in speech or manner
In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
Muddled in thought or mind
Cleverly simple and clear
(of food or a meal) Small in quantity and easy to digest
Audio or sound produced from a single source, monaural or simple in nature
Not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material
(of a mixture or effect) Delicately complex and understated
Not spoiled or made impure
Harmless or producing no ill effect
In a pure or natural state, untainted by impurities
Single-valued, uncomplicated, plain, or characterized by a single distinctive quality
Serving as an introduction
Being, or existing as, something in name only
(computing) Consisting only of plain text
A person who lacks intelligence
Used to denote an easily handled situation
A straightforward and hassle-free approach devoid of complications
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