simplicity
gb/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/ us/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
B1
Anglais
~ 3200
egyszerűség, természetesség, őszinteség
NOM
B1
1
egyszerűség
B1
Schéma d’usage :
the simplicity of [something]
The simplicity of the instructions made the project much easier.
Az utasítások egyszerűsége sokkal könnyebbé tette a projektet.
I admire the simplicity of her writing style.
Csodálom az írásstílusának egyszerűségét.
This app is popular for its simplicity and speed.
Exemples pédagogiques
The game has simplicity and is fun.
A játék egyszerű, és szórakoztató.
I like the simplicity of this phone.
Tetszik ennek a telefonnak az egyszerűsége.
The rules have great simplicity.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'simplicity' with 'simple', using 'simple' where the noun form is needed.
Sens
Ease of understanding or doing
Collocations
simplicity of design
|simplicity of use
|beauty in simplicity
|simplicity itself
Synonymes
clarity (Focuses more on being clear rather than easy.)
|
plainness (Emphasizes lack of complexity, sometimes with a negative tone.)
Antonymes
complexity (Opposite in meaning; refers to being complicated or difficult to understand.)
Thèmes
daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Définition
When something is easy to understand or do.
The quality of being easy to understand, deal with, or accomplish.
NOM
B2
2
egyszerűség
B1
Schéma d’usage :
live in simplicity
They live in simplicity, growing their own food.
Egyszerűségben élnek, és maguk termesztik az élelmüket.
The room's simplicity gave it a peaceful atmosphere.
A szoba egyszerűsége békés hangulatot teremtett.
She chose simplicity over extravagance for her wedding.
Exemples pédagogiques
He lives in simplicity in the countryside.
Egyszerűségben él vidéken.
I like the simplicity of her home.
Tetszik az otthona egyszerűsége.
They enjoy a life of simplicity.
Sens
Plainness or lack of luxury
Collocations
live in simplicity
|choose simplicity
|simplicity of lifestyle
Synonymes
frugality (Emphasizes careful use of money rather than plainness itself.)
|
austerity (Implies strictness and self-denial, often stronger than simplicity.)
Antonymes
luxury (Refers to great comfort and expensive things, opposite of plain living.)
Thèmes
lifestyle
|values
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A way of living or style that is plain and not full of extra things.
The state of being plain, modest, and without unnecessary luxury or decoration.
NOM
B2
3
őszinteség
B1
I was touched by the simplicity of his words.
Meghatott szavainak őszintesége.
Her simplicity makes her easy to talk to.
Természetessége miatt könnyű vele beszélgetni.
There was a simplicity in his manner that everyone liked.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like her simplicity and kindness.
Szeretem a természetességét és a kedvességét.
His simplicity makes him friendly.
Természetessége miatt barátságos.
She talks with simplicity and honesty.
Sens
Naturalness and sincerity
Collocations
childlike simplicity
|simplicity of character
Synonymes
genuineness (Focuses on truthfulness and authenticity.)
|
humility (Emphasizes modesty rather than naturalness.)
Antonymes
pretentiousness (The quality of trying to seem more important or impressive than you are.)
Thèmes
personality
|values
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
When someone is honest and natural, not trying to impress others.
The quality of being natural, genuine, and without pretension or artificiality.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
simplicity
API
GB/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
US/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
Syllabes et accentuation
sim - pli - city (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: simplicity
- Plural: simplicities, simplicity
Famille de mots
Forms
simplicities
noun
Related words
simplification
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
complex
adjective B1
complexity
noun B2
Advanced or less common
Expressions
beauty in simplicity
1/bjˈuti ˈɪn sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
fixed phrase
Plain things can be beautiful
The idea that simple things can be beautiful.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- He spoke in all simplicity about his mistakes.
- She explained the plan in all simplicity.