Entry Word: simple

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 free from all additions or embellishment <a simple design, and one that never goes out of fashion> — see plain 1
2 free from any intent to deceive or impress others <growing up in simple innocence> — see guileless
3 having no exceptions or restrictions <thatʼs the simple truth> — see absolute 2
4 involving minimal difficulty or effort <got all of the answers right because it was such a simple test> — see easy 1
5 lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment <developers mistakenly thought that the local residents were simple people who would sell their land for practically nothing> — see naive 1
6 lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books <the fact that he didnʼt go to college doesnʼt mean heʼs simple> — see ignorant 1
7 not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily <donʼt be so quick to characterize people who have trouble with computers as simple> — see stupid 1