Simple and Severe

Simple

Simple adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.
Usage example: a simple design, and one that never goes out of fashion

Severe is a synonym for simple in plain topic. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Simple", when it comes to topics like strict, stark, restrained.

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Simple is a synonym for severe in plain topic. Sometimes you can use "Simple" instead an adjective "Severe", if it concerns topics such as characteristic, restrained.

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed
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