Plain and Sober

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Plain adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.

Usage example: just give us the plain facts and none of your snide comments

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Sober is a synonym for plain. In some cases you can use "Sober" instead an adjective "Plain".

Nearby Words: plainly, plainness, plaint

Sober adjective - Not excessively showy.

Usage example: if you don't have anything in black, at least wear a sober outfit to the funeral

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Plain is a synonym for sober in calm topic. Sometimes you can use "Plain" instead an adjective "Sober", if it concerns topics such as dark, low-key.

Nearby Words: soberly, soberness, sobering, sobered

If you are sober (or drunk on plain ol' liquor), prepare to be confused.

Source: Western Animation / Xavier: Renegade Angel

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