simplicity
gb/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/ us/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
B1
英語
~ 3200
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
property
1
Ease of understanding or doing
When something is easy to understand or do.
用法パターン：
the simplicity of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'simplicity' with 'simple', using 'simple' where the noun form is needed.
類義語
clarity (Focuses more on being clear rather than easy.)
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plainness (Emphasizes lack of complexity, sometimes with a negative tone.)
対義語
complexity (Opposite in meaning; refers to being complicated or difficult to understand.)
コロケーション
simplicity of design
|simplicity of use
|beauty in simplicity
|simplicity itself
テーマ
daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The game has simplicity and is fun.
- I like the simplicity of this phone.
- The rules have great simplicity.
名詞
B2
property
2
Plainness or lack of luxury
A way of living or style that is plain and not full of extra things.
用法パターン：
live in simplicity
類義語
frugality (Emphasizes careful use of money rather than plainness itself.)
|
austerity (Implies strictness and self-denial, often stronger than simplicity.)
対義語
luxury (Refers to great comfort and expensive things, opposite of plain living.)
コロケーション
live in simplicity
|choose simplicity
|simplicity of lifestyle
テーマ
lifestyle
|values
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He lives in simplicity in the countryside.
- I like the simplicity of her home.
- They enjoy a life of simplicity.
名詞
B2
property
3
Naturalness and sincerity
When someone is honest and natural, not trying to impress others.
類義語
genuineness (Focuses on truthfulness and authenticity.)
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humility (Emphasizes modesty rather than naturalness.)
対義語
pretentiousness (The quality of trying to seem more important or impressive than you are.)
コロケーション
childlike simplicity
|simplicity of character
テーマ
personality
|values
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I like her simplicity and kindness.
- His simplicity makes him friendly.
- She talks with simplicity and honesty.
文法
辞書形
simplicity
IPA
GB/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
US/sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
音節・強勢
sim - pli - city （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
活用形
Noun
- Base: simplicity
- Plural: simplicities, simplicity
関連語
Forms
simplicities
noun
Related words
simplification
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
complex
adjective B1
complexity
noun B2
Advanced or less common
表現
beauty in simplicity
1/bjˈuti ˈɪn sɪmplˈɪsɪti/
fixed phrase
Plain things can be beautiful
The idea that simple things can be beautiful.
例文
- 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.
例文
- He spoke in all simplicity about his mistakes.
- She explained the plan in all simplicity.