Plainness and Swank

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Plainness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Swank is an antonym for plainness.

Nearby Words: plain, plainly

Swank noun - Excessive or unnecessary display.

Usage example: service that is the essence of swank: the waiters pull out your chair for you and even place your napkin on your lap

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Plainness is an antonym for swank.

Nearby Words: swanky, swanking

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