Αγγλικά

simplicity

gb/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/ us/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
B1 Αγγλικά
~ 3200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B1 property
1

Ease of understanding or doing

When something is easy to understand or do.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the simplicity of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'simplicity' with 'simple', using 'simple' where the noun form is needed.
Συνώνυμα
clarity (Focuses more on being clear rather than easy.) | plainness (Emphasizes lack of complexity, sometimes with a negative tone.)
Αντώνυμα
complexity (Opposite in meaning; refers to being complicated or difficult to understand.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
simplicity of design |simplicity of use |beauty in simplicity |simplicity itself
Θέματα
daily life |communication |education |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The simplicity of the instructions made the project much easier.
  • I admire the simplicity of her writing style.
  • This app is popular for its simplicity and speed.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The game has simplicity and is fun.
  • I like the simplicity of this phone.
  • The rules have great simplicity.
Ουσιαστικό B2 property
2

Plainness or lack of luxury

A way of living or style that is plain and not full of extra things.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: live in simplicity
Συνώνυμα
frugality (Emphasizes careful use of money rather than plainness itself.) | austerity (Implies strictness and self-denial, often stronger than simplicity.)
Αντώνυμα
luxury (Refers to great comfort and expensive things, opposite of plain living.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
live in simplicity |choose simplicity |simplicity of lifestyle
Θέματα
lifestyle |values |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • They live in simplicity, growing their own food.
  • The room's simplicity gave it a peaceful atmosphere.
  • She chose simplicity over extravagance for her wedding.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He lives in simplicity in the countryside.
  • I like the simplicity of her home.
  • They enjoy a life of simplicity.
Ουσιαστικό B2 property
3

Naturalness and sincerity

When someone is honest and natural, not trying to impress others.

Συνώνυμα
genuineness (Focuses on truthfulness and authenticity.) | humility (Emphasizes modesty rather than naturalness.)
Αντώνυμα
pretentiousness (The quality of trying to seem more important or impressive than you are.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
childlike simplicity |simplicity of character
Θέματα
personality |values |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • I was touched by the simplicity of his words.
  • Her simplicity makes her easy to talk to.
  • There was a simplicity in his manner that everyone liked.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I like her simplicity and kindness.
  • His simplicity makes him friendly.
  • She talks with simplicity and honesty.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
simplicity
IPA
GB/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
US/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
sim - pli - city (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: simplicity
  • Plural: simplicities, simplicity
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
simplicities noun
Core family
simple adjective A1 simply adverb A2 simplify verb B1
Related words
simplification noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
complex adjective B1 complexity noun B2
Advanced or less common
simplistic adjective C1 oversimplify verb oversimplification noun
Εκφράσεις

beauty in simplicity

1
/bjˈuti ˈɪn sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
fixed phrase

Plain things can be beautiful

The idea that simple things can be beautiful.

Παραδείγματα
  • Her dress showed the beauty in simplicity.
  • This design proves there is beauty in simplicity.

in all simplicity

1
/ˈɪn ˈɔl sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
fixed phrase

In a straightforward way

In a very honest and straightforward way, without trying to hide anything.

Παραδείγματα
  • He spoke in all simplicity about his mistakes.
  • She explained the plan in all simplicity.

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