Definitions

simplicity

[sim-plis-i-tee] / sɪmˈplɪs ɪ ti /

NOUN

absence of complication,

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candor clarity directness integrity modesty purity restraint unity

STRONG

chastity clearness ease easiness homogeneity ingenuousness innocence monotony naturalness obviousness openness plainness primitiveness severity singleness straightforwardness uniformity

WEAK

classicality clean lines elementariness guilelessness lack of adornment naïveté sophistication artlessness

Antonyms

WEAK

complexity complication difficultness difficulty

Example Sentences

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One of the most surprising findings was how effective the method remained despite its simplicity.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

The listing adds, “The home’s custom Mediterranean architecture and local craftsmanship embrace simplicity, which defines the unique upcountry lifestyle.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Wankel’s engine is legendary among engineers and gearheads, on account of its simplicity and elegance: It has far fewer parts than a typical piston engine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Some issues have been grouped together under short titles for simplicity.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Its beauty lay in its simplicity, the plainness of its curve; even its wooden scabbard was spare and plain.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Vocabulary lists containing simplicity

'Tis A Gift To Be Simple: Words For National Simplicity Day

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