Plain and Sparse

Plain

Plain adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.

Sparse and plain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sparse" instead an adjective "Plain".

Nearby Words: plainly, plainness, plaint

Sparse

Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

Plain and sparse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plain" instead an adjective "Sparse".

Nearby Word: sparsely
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