Plain and Roundabout

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Plain adjective - Going straight to the point clearly and firmly.

Usage example: a plain report on the current situation

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Roundabout is an antonym for plain in straightforward topic.

Nearby Words: plainly, plainness, plaint

Roundabout adjective - Not straightforward or direct.

Usage example: took a roundabout route to the beach

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Plain is an antonym for roundabout.

large	large plain	large roundabout
little	little plain	little roundabout

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