simple

1 of 2

adjective

sim·ple ˈsim-pəl How to pronounce simple (audio)

simpler ˈsim-p(ə-)lər How to pronounce simple (audio)

; simplest ˈsim-p(ə-)ləst How to pronounce simple (audio)

: free from guile : innocent

: free from vanity : modest

: free from ostentation or display

a simple outfit

: of humble origin or modest position

a simple farmer

: lacking in knowledge or expertise

a simple amateur of the arts

: lacking in intelligence : stupid

: not socially or culturally sophisticated : naive

also : credulous

: sheer, unmixed

simple honesty

: free of secondary complications

a simple vitamin deficiency

c(1)

: having only one main clause and no subordinate clauses

a simple sentence

(2)

of a subject or predicate : having no modifiers, complements, or objects

: constituting a basic element : fundamental

: not made up of many like units

a simple eye

: free from elaboration or figuration

simple harmony

a(1)

: not subdivided into branches or leaflets

a simple stem

a simple leaf

(2)

: consisting of a single carpel

(3)

: developing from a single ovary

a simple fruit

: controlled by a single gene

simple inherited characters

: not limited or restricted : unconditional

a simple obligation

: readily understood or performed

simple directions

the adjustment was simple to make

of a statistical hypothesis : specifying exact values for one or more statistical parameters compare composite sense 3

simpleness

ˈsim-pəl-nəs How to pronounce simple (audio)

noun

simple

2 of 2

noun

: a person of humble birth : commoner

thought very little of anybody, simples or gentry

Virginia Woolf

b(1)

: a rude or credulous person : ignoramus

(2)

: simpleton

: a medicinal plant

: a vegetable drug having only one ingredient

: one component of a complex

specifically : an unanalyzable constituent

Example Sentences

Adjective The solution to the problem was relatively simple. The answer is really quite simple. There are three simple steps to follow. The camera is simple to use. Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point. The melody is very simple. I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living. He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work. Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The design is simple and chic, with a ribbed texture and super soft fleece material.

Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 While some people are naturally gifted in the kitchen and make fixing dinners for the family look simple and fun, others need a little more help.

Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 That's why something as simple and sweet as a care package can change your perspective on the week (all while showing you that there are people who support you and notice your hard work).

Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022 The menu keeps it simple with tender platters and slider plates.

Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The showstopping piece needed hardly any accessories, so Turner kept things simple, wearing only diamond drop earrings and her engagement ring and wedding band, and coordinating her glam to match the rosy tones of the dress.

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 It’s a fiduciary duty and responsible business, plain and simple.

Halla Tómasdóttir, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 The Free State strategy is simple and incremental: Attract more members to this small state, acquire and concentrate political power, and then disassemble government from the inside out.

Brian Macquarrie, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Another one-shoulder gown, but this time simple and sheer, almost like a second skin against Alexandra Daddario’s subtle tan.

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 13 Sep. 2022

Noun

Lizzo kept her glam simple, opting for a natural, glossy makeup look, and her hair up in a messy ballerina bun.

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022 Creating a nest of spaghetti sets the base, while freezer meatballs and pre-made sauce keep this appetizer recipe simple.

Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Thompson kept Rodriguez's base simple with a little bit of blush on the cheeks.

Gabi Thorne, Allure, 23 June 2022 Clarity is key and communications teams should focus on keeping the messaging simple and engaging for employees.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Brassybra's boob tape cups make boob tape application simple.

Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 The seven-time National Championship winning mentor, who has sent more than 100 players to the NFL, made the conversation simple.

Don Yaeger, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Apps like Roadtrippers and RV Life Trip Wizard make that last part simple, enabling you to plot your route based on dozens of waypoint categories (like camping, restaurants, and outdoor activities) and how much driving you’d like to do per day.

Outside Online, 12 July 2022 If the Fed can decree credit free as the simple in our midst routinely claim, why do Valley startups routinely hand over large equity positions to venture capitalists in return for cash?

John Tamny, Forbes, 22 May 2022 See More

Kids Definition

simple

adjective

sim·ple ˈsim-pəl How to pronounce simple (audio)

simpler; simplest

: not hard to understand or solve

a simple task

: easy entry 1 sense 1, straightforward

a simple explanation

: lacking in education, experience, or intelligence

The queen was really a simple soul and always … had done nothing except state the overly obvious.

Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux

: not complex or fancy

She wore simple clothing.

: innocent sense 1, modest

: not rich or important

simple folk

: without qualification : sheer

the simple truth

Medical Definition

simple 1 of 2

adjective

sim·ple ˈsim-pəl How to pronounce simple (audio)

simpler -p(ə-)lər How to pronounce simple (audio)

; simplest -p(ə-)ləst How to pronounce simple (audio)

: free from complexity or difficulty: as

: easily treated or cured

a simple vitamin deficiency

: controlled by a single gene

simple inherited characters

: of, relating to, or being an epithelium in which the cells are arranged in a single layer

simple

2 of 2

noun

: a medicinal plant

: a vegetable drug having only one ingredient

单词	simpleness
释义	simple 1 of 2 adjective sim·ple ˈsim-pəl simpler ˈsim-p(ə-)lər ; simplest ˈsim-p(ə-)ləst 1 : free from guile : innocent 2 a : free from vanity : modest b : free from ostentation or display a simple outfit 3 : of humble origin or modest position a simple farmer 4 a : lacking in knowledge or expertise a simple amateur of the arts b : lacking in intelligence : stupid c : not socially or culturally sophisticated : naive also : credulous 5 a : sheer, unmixed simple honesty b : free of secondary complications a simple vitamin deficiency c(1) : having only one main clause and no subordinate clauses a simple sentence (2) of a subject or predicate : having no modifiers, complements, or objects d : constituting a basic element : fundamental e : not made up of many like units a simple eye 6 : free from elaboration or figuration simple harmony 7 a(1) : not subdivided into branches or leaflets a simple stem a simple leaf (2) : consisting of a single carpel (3) : developing from a single ovary a simple fruit b : controlled by a single gene simple inherited characters 8 : not limited or restricted : unconditional a simple obligation 9 : readily understood or performed simple directions the adjustment was simple to make 10 of a statistical hypothesis : specifying exact values for one or more statistical parameters compare composite sense 3 simpleness ˈsim-pəl-nəs noun simple 2 of 2 noun 1 a : a person of humble birth : commoner thought very little of anybody, simples or gentry Virginia Woolf b(1) : a rude or credulous person : ignoramus (2) : simpleton 2 a : a medicinal plant b : a vegetable drug having only one ingredient 3 : one component of a complex specifically : an unanalyzable constituent Synonyms Adjective bald bare naked plain plain-vanilla unadorned undecorated unembellished unornamented unvarnished See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The solution to the problem was relatively simple. The answer is really quite simple. There are three simple steps to follow. The camera is simple to use. Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point. The melody is very simple. I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living. He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work. Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The design is simple and chic, with a ribbed texture and super soft fleece material. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 While some people are naturally gifted in the kitchen and make fixing dinners for the family look simple and fun, others need a little more help. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 That's why something as simple and sweet as a care package can change your perspective on the week (all while showing you that there are people who support you and notice your hard work). Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022 The menu keeps it simple with tender platters and slider plates. Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The showstopping piece needed hardly any accessories, so Turner kept things simple, wearing only diamond drop earrings and her engagement ring and wedding band, and coordinating her glam to match the rosy tones of the dress. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 It’s a fiduciary duty and responsible business, plain and simple. Halla Tómasdóttir, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 The Free State strategy is simple and incremental: Attract more members to this small state, acquire and concentrate political power, and then disassemble government from the inside out. Brian Macquarrie, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Another one-shoulder gown, but this time simple and sheer, almost like a second skin against Alexandra Daddario’s subtle tan. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 13 Sep. 2022 Noun Lizzo kept her glam simple, opting for a natural, glossy makeup look, and her hair up in a messy ballerina bun. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022 Creating a nest of spaghetti sets the base, while freezer meatballs and pre-made sauce keep this appetizer recipe simple. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Thompson kept Rodriguez's base simple with a little bit of blush on the cheeks. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 23 June 2022 Clarity is key and communications teams should focus on keeping the messaging simple and engaging for employees. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Brassybra's boob tape cups make boob tape application simple. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 The seven-time National Championship winning mentor, who has sent more than 100 players to the NFL, made the conversation simple. Don Yaeger, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Apps like Roadtrippers and RV Life Trip Wizard make that last part simple, enabling you to plot your route based on dozens of waypoint categories (like camping, restaurants, and outdoor activities) and how much driving you’d like to do per day. Outside Online, 12 July 2022 If the Fed can decree credit free as the simple in our midst routinely claim, why do Valley startups routinely hand over large equity positions to venture capitalists in return for cash? John Tamny, Forbes, 22 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin simplus, alteration of Latin simplic-, simplex single, having one ingredient, plain, from sem-, sim- one + -plic-, -plex -fold — more at same, -fold First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing simple fee simple no easy/simple matter keep it simple simple protein simple interest the simple life simple equation pure and simple simple vow simple fracture simple sugar simple syrup for the simple reason that simple fraction simple closed curve simple machine See More fee simple no easy/simple matter keep it simple simple protein simple interest the simple life simple equation pure and simple simple vow simple fracture simple sugar simple syrup for the simple reason that simple fraction simple closed curve simple machine See More Kids Definition simple adjective sim·ple ˈsim-pəl simpler; simplest 1 : not hard to understand or solve a simple task 2 : easy entry 1 sense 1, straightforward a simple explanation 3 : lacking in education, experience, or intelligence The queen was really a simple soul and always … had done nothing except state the overly obvious. Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux 4 : not complex or fancy She wore simple clothing. 5 : innocent sense 1, modest 6 : not rich or important simple folk 7 : without qualification : sheer the simple truth Medical Definition simple 1 of 2 adjective sim·ple ˈsim-pəl simpler -p(ə-)lər ; simplest -p(ə-)ləst 1 : free from complexity or difficulty: as a : easily treated or cured a simple vitamin deficiency b : controlled by a single gene simple inherited characters 2 : of, relating to, or being an epithelium in which the cells are arranged in a single layer simple 2 of 2 noun 1 : a medicinal plant 2 : a vegetable drug having only one ingredient Legal Definition simple adjective sim·ple 1 : oral or written but not under seal or of record 2 : not extreme, aggravated, or complicated simple kidnapping 3 : having no limitations or restrictions see also fee simple simpleness noun 1 as in simplicity the quality or state of being simple and sincere the simpleness of the villagers was so disarming that she temporarily abandoned her natural cynicism Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance simplicity naturalness innocence sincerity artlessness naïveté guilelessness ingenuousness greenness ignorance unsophistication naivete simplemindedness naivety unworldliness naiveness naiveté naïvety straightforwardness optimism honesty unpretentiousness frankness genuineness viridity openness idealism inexperience carelessness candor unaffectedness rawness childishness unawareness insularity callowness heedlessness impracticality thoughtlessness parochialism impressionability gullibility obliviousness provincialism credulity coltishness credulousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms sophistication artfulness cynicism worldliness artificiality pretentiousness dishonesty insincerity disbelief deviousness knowingness incredulity carefulness affectedness maturity suspiciousness wariness caution pessimism doubtfulness skepticism street smarts See More 2 as in thickness the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind his sweetness was more important to them than his simpleness Synonyms & Similar Words thickness simplicity slowness stupidness dullness denseness density stupidity obtuseness foolishness dumbness mindlessness dorkiness boneheadedness dopiness insanity oafishness doltishness witlessness dulness brainlessness senselessness gormlessness fatuity vacuity weak-mindedness absurdity dim-wittedness madness simplemindedness craziness idiocy unreasonableness daftness dottiness feeblemindedness wackiness silliness preposterousness fatuousness zaniness nonsensicalness nuttiness irrationality inaneness inanity balminess fallacy folly asininity lunacy mental retardation mental deficiency nincompoopery dippiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms quickness cleverness brightness brilliance intelligence smartness keenness sharpness perception judgment judgement insight astuteness perspicacity acumen alertness discernment percipience wisdom quick-wittedness braininess wit sagacity reasonableness validity soundness rationality logicality sapience logicalness sageness rationalness See More 3 as in naïveté readiness to believe the claims of others without sufficient evidence there's a good-hearted simpleness about her that makes her easy prey for scams Synonyms & Similar Words simplicity naïveté naiveness naivete gullibility belief naiveté credulity artlessness credulousness credibility unsophistication unworldliness trust unwariness faith Antonyms & Near Antonyms sophistication incredulity skepticism worldliness distrust uncertainty mistrust wariness doubt suspiciousness suspicion misdoubt See More
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