simplicity
noun
sim·plic·i·ty sim-ˈpli-sə-tē 
-ˈpli-stē
plural simplicities
1
: the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded
2
a
: lack of subtlety or penetration : innocence, naiveté
b
: folly, silliness
3
: freedom from pretense or guile : candor
4
a
: directness of expression : clarity
b
: restraint in ornamentation : austerity
Synonyms
- plainness
- unsophistication
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Example Sentences
People like the simplicity of the instructions. the simplicity of the music
Recent Examples on the Web There are digital thermostats that, wisely, mimic the simplicity of the vintage mechanical designs. 
Roger Dooley, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Some see the simplicity of the crimson and white uniforms as plain and boring. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 4 Aug. 2022 Paired with a pulsing, descending bass line – one that echoes the driving simplicity of Tom Petty and The Traveling Wilburys – the chorus transformed into a more anthemic refrain. Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 July 2022 Housed in a minimalist white bottle that reflects the simplicity of Meyer’s aesthetic, the scent seems destined to become a favorite of her loyal celebrity clients like Hailey Bieber and Kate Hudson. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 7 July 2022 Use the simplicity of the storage as an excuse to go all out on styling the space. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2022 Cosme’s spare architecture, whitewashed buildings and embrace of indoor-outdoor living mirror the simplicity of the surrounding landscape, while a collection of works by Greek artists features prominently throughout the property’s interiors. Laura Neilson, WSJ, 21 June 2022 As someone who appreciates the simplicity of buttons and zippers, adjustable strings are my worst nightmare. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 21 June 2022 Note the simplicity of the menu, the methodical preparation, the sense of time and of waiting. Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2022 See More
Roger Dooley, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Some see the simplicity of the crimson and white uniforms as plain and boring. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 4 Aug. 2022 Paired with a pulsing, descending bass line – one that echoes the driving simplicity of Tom Petty and The Traveling Wilburys – the chorus transformed into a more anthemic refrain. Tom Roland, Billboard, 26 July 2022 Housed in a minimalist white bottle that reflects the simplicity of Meyer’s aesthetic, the scent seems destined to become a favorite of her loyal celebrity clients like Hailey Bieber and Kate Hudson. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 7 July 2022 Use the simplicity of the storage as an excuse to go all out on styling the space. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2022 Cosme’s spare architecture, whitewashed buildings and embrace of indoor-outdoor living mirror the simplicity of the surrounding landscape, while a collection of works by Greek artists features prominently throughout the property’s interiors. Laura Neilson, WSJ, 21 June 2022 As someone who appreciates the simplicity of buttons and zippers, adjustable strings are my worst nightmare. Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 21 June 2022 Note the simplicity of the menu, the methodical preparation, the sense of time and of waiting. Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English simplicite, from Anglo-French simplicité, from Latin simplicitat-, simplicitas, from simplic-, simplex
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing simplicity
Kids Definition
simplicity
noun
sim·plic·i·ty sim-ˈpli-sə-tē
plural simplicities
1
: the quality or state of being simple or plain and not complicated or difficult
2
: sincerity
3
: directness or clearness in speaking or writing
simplicity
noun
1
as in plainness
the quality or state of having a form or structure of few parts or elements the machine was designed with a simplicity that should ensure ease of use by almost anyone Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- plainness
- uniformity
- unity
- homogeneity
- unsophistication
- homogeneousness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- complexity
- sophistication
- intricacy
- elaborateness
- complication
- complicatedness
- complexness
- complicacy
- intricateness
2
as in clarity
clearness of expression the simplicity of this poem is beautiful Synonyms & Similar Words
- clarity
- perspicuity
- lucidity
- directness
- straightforwardness
- lucidness
- forthrightness
- intelligibility
- readability
- explicitness
- comprehensibility
- incisiveness
- perspicuousness
- incision
- legibility
- openness
- readableness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ambiguity
- obscurity
- inscrutability
- opaqueness
- opacity
- incomprehensibility
- unclarity
- impenetrability
- obliqueness
- obliquity
- unintelligibility
- indirectness
- equivocation
- ambiguousness
- indistinctness
- vagueness
- deviousness
- incoherence
- obscureness
- equivocalness
- dimness
- disjointedness
- incomprehensibleness
- inscrutableness
- fuzziness
- circuitousness
- muddiness
- unintelligibleness
- faintness
- nebulousness
3
as in madness
lack of good sense or judgment the stupefying simplicity of the generals who thought that war would be over in a month Synonyms & Similar Words
- madness
- insanity
- absurdity
- simpleness
- craziness
- foolishness
- unwisdom
- silliness
- daftness
- wackiness
- stupidness
- zaniness
- fatuousness
- dottiness
- preposterousness
- nonsensicalness
- nuttiness
- stupidity
- slowness
- inanity
- imbecility
- folly
- balminess
- witlessness
- brainlessness
- dullness
- senselessness
- lunacy
- asininity
- simplemindedness
- ridiculousness
- obtuseness
- idiocy
- fatuity
- unreasonableness
- dippiness
- mindlessness
- denseness
- irrationality
- feeblemindedness
- dumbness
- doltishness
- oafishness
- fallacy
- dopiness
- dulness
- weirdness
- kookiness
- ludicrousness
- gormlessness
- dim-wittedness
- vacuity
- laughableness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sanity
- prudence
- wisdom
- soundness
- sagacity
- rationality
- validity
- reasonableness
- sensibleness
- logicality
- sapience
- reasonability
- insight
- perception
- sagaciousness
- discernment
- sageness
- logicalness
- rationalness
- percipience
4
as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere answered the judge's questions with childlike simplicity Synonyms & Similar Words
- naturalness
- innocence
- sincerity
- simpleness
- naïveté
- artlessness
- guilelessness
- ingenuousness
- simplemindedness
- greenness
- ignorance
- naivety
- unworldliness
- naivete
- honesty
- unsophistication
- optimism
- naiveté
- naïvety
- straightforwardness
- naiveness
- unpretentiousness
- frankness
- openness
- idealism
- viridity
- genuineness
- candor
- inexperience
- rawness
- unaffectedness
- carelessness
- childishness
- insularity
- impracticality
- callowness
- unawareness
- thoughtlessness
- parochialism
- heedlessness
- impressionability
- gullibility
- obliviousness
- credulity
- provincialism
- coltishness
- credulousness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sophistication
- artfulness
- cynicism
- worldliness
- artificiality
- pretentiousness
- dishonesty
- insincerity
- disbelief
- deviousness
- incredulity
- knowingness
- carefulness
- caution
- maturity
- suspiciousness
- skepticism
- pessimism
- wariness
- affectedness
- street smarts
- doubtfulness
- intromittent
- intromitter
- intromitters
- intromitting
- intron
- introns
- intropins
- introrse
- intros
- introspect
- introspectable
- introspected
- introspectible
- introspecting
- introspection
- introspectional
- introspectionism
- introspectionisms
- introspectionist
- introspectionistic
- introspectionists
- introspections
- introspective
- introspectively
- introspectiveness