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PLAINER

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Plainer.

Plainer - as an adjective

Not elaborate or elaborated; simple

Example: "Plain food"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fancy

Lacking patterns especially in color

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unpatterned
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
patterned

Plainer - as a noun

Extensive tract of level open land

Example: "They emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
champaignfield
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dry landearthgroundlandsolid groundterra firma
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knitknit stitchplain stitch

Plainer - as an adverb

Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

Example: "The answer is obviously wrong"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apparentlyevidentlymanifestlyobviouslypatentlyplainly

Plainer - as an adjective satellite

Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

Example: "The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apparentevidentmanifestpalpablepatentunmistakable

Not mixed with extraneous elements

Example: "Plain water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sheerunmingledunmixed

Free from any effort to soften to disguise

Example: "The plain and unvarnished truth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unvarnished

Lacking embellishment or ornamentation

Example: "A plain hair style"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barespareunembellishedunornamented

Lacking in physical beauty or proportion

Example: "A homely child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
homely

Plainer - as a verb

Example Sentences

"She preferred the plainer style of clothing."
"His writing became plainer and more straightforward over time."
"The plainer design of the new car model is more appealing to some buyers."
"I like plainer colors for my bedroom walls, like white or beige."
"Her plainer features made her stand out in a crowd of glamorous models."
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Word Game Points

Is PLAINER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plainer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLAINER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PLAINER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plainer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLAINER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PLAINER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plainer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLAINER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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