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I. plain [pleɪn] ADJ

1. plain:

plain
plain (one colour)

2. plain (without additions):

plain yoghurt
plain yoghurt

3. plain (uncomplicated):

plain and simple

4. plain (clear, obvious):

plain
it's plain (that) …
to be plain enough
to make sth plain
to be plain with sb

5. plain (mere, pure):

plain truth, torture
plain truth, torture

6. plain (unattractive):

plain
plain

Phrases:

II. plain [pleɪn] ADV

1. plain (done in unadorned style):

plain

2. plain inf (downright):

plain

III. plain [pleɪn] N

1. plain geo:

plain

2. plain (knitting stitch):

plain

I. plain clothes LAW N

plain clothes
in plain clothes

II. plain clothes LAW ADJ (of non-uniformed police)

plain clothes

plain country N

plain country

plain language N

plain language
plain language

plain sailing N fig

to be plain sailing
to be plain sailing

plain-spoken [ˌpleɪnˈspəʊkən, Am -ˈspoʊ-] ADJ

to be plain-spoken

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He was in many respects, however, a humble, plain-spoken gentleman.
calgaryherald.com
But this plain-spoken admission that climate change is having a measurable impact now -- without trying muddle the science -- is very unique for a coal company.
reneweconomy.com.au
During that time, he developed a distinctive, quirky songwriting style marked by plain-spoken lyrics that often express unique takes on unusual topics.
en.wikipedia.org
The plain-spoken man summed up their relationship in three simple sentences.
www.ottawasun.com
It's refreshing to hear such plain-spoken wisdom -- words that reveal a strong sense of pragmatism.
calgaryherald.com