Definition of PLAINNESS

plainness

Meanings

Plural: plainnesses

Noun

  • the state of being unmixed with other material
    • "the plainness of vanilla ice cream"
  • clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous
  • the appearance of being plain and unpretentious
  • an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful
  • The condition of being plain (in all senses)
  • The product or result of being plain

Origin / Etymology

From plain + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 11

plainness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
plainness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
plainness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

plainness is a valid Words With Friends word