simplicity

[Sim*plicĀ·i*ty]

Simplicity is a noun that means "the quality of being plain." The simplicity of your prom dress made you stand out in the sea of ruffles and sequins.

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The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.

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lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint"

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freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation"

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the quality of being simple or uncompounded; "the simplicity of a crystal"

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absence of affectation or pretense

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a lack of penetration or subtlety; "they took advantage of her simplicity"

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The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.

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The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts; as, the simplicity of a machine.

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Artlessness of mind; freedom from cunning or duplicity; lack of acuteness and sagacity.

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Freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness; as, simplicity of dress, of style, or of language; simplicity of diet; simplicity of life.

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Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration.

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Weakness of intellect; silliness; folly.


Simplicity

Sim*plic"i*ty , n. [F. simplicit'82, L. simplicitas. See Simple.] 1. The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths. 2. The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts; as, the simplicity of a machine. 3. Artlessness of mind; freedom from cunning or duplicity; lack of acuteness and sagacity.
Marquis Dorset, a man, for his harmless simplicity neither misliked nor much regarded.
In wit a man; simplicity a child.
4. Freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness; as, simplicity of dress, of style, or of language; simplicity of diet; simplicity of life. 5. Freedom from subtlety or abstruseness; clearness; as, the simplicity of a doctrine; the simplicity of an explanation or a demonstration. 6. Weakness of intellect; silliness; folly.
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning?

The quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths.

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Usage Examples

Organic architecture seeks superior sense of use and a finer sense of comfort, expressed in organic simplicity.

Simplicity and repose are the qualities that measure the true value of any work of art.

Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art.

As I grew older, I realized that it was much better to insist on the genuine forms of nature, for simplicity is the greatest adornment of art.

Don't get me wrong, I admire elegance and have an appreciation of the finer things in life. But to me, beauty lies in simplicity.

Grandeur and beauty are so very opposite, that you often diminish the one as you increase the other. Variety is most akin to the latter, simplicity to the former.

Simplicity is the most difficult thing to secure in this world it is the last limit of experience and the last effort of genius.

My grandfather gave me inspiration to cook, and love food and flavors. My Aunt Raffie, gave me creativity and the inspiration to create new things. My mother inspires me to find simplicity in food.

As much as we all talk about the future and how so many things are merging, there is a simplicity that is crucial.

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Other Usage Examples

I cannot consent that my mortal body shall be laid in a repository prepared for an Emperor or a King my republican feelings and principles forbid it the simplicity of our system of government forbids it.

I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes.

And of course, pop music is all about memorability and simplicity and positive messages and a little dash of joy.

A man can be drawn across the room with the simplicity of a smile. That's why your pearly whites should always be straight and shiny. I think most of my clients are drawn to a fun, flirty nature in a woman. The problem is, most women do not often feel fun and flirty.

Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.

I don't really like politics that much. And I like the order and simplicity of sports. They have an ending. You can argue with your friends about it, but in the end you still like sports. I almost love the fantasy world of sports more than the real world.

I would absolutely love to go back to the simplicity of the '80s, where there wasn't texting, social media, iPhones, or smartphones. I love the fact that you would go home and check your messages. I'm not well suited to the world of modern technology.

I find that to be a fool as to worldly wisdom, and to commit my cause to God, not fearing to offend men, who take offence at the simplicity of truth, is the only way to remain unmoved at the sentiments of others.

Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition.

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