What is another word for simplicity?

Common synonyms for simplicity include restraint, simmpleness, difficulty, chasteness, ease.

What is the opposite of simplicity?

Antonyms of simplicity include complexity, complication, intricacy, difficulty, sophistication.

Synonyms for

Simplicity

Noun / sɪˈmplɪsʌti: / / sɪˈmplɪsɪti: / Another word for simplicity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the quality or state of being simple, uncomplicated, or easy to understand

Synonyms & similar words

restraint simmpleness difficulty chasteness ease easiness complexity simpleness ease plainness clarity uncomplicatedness austerity unpretentiousness modesty minimalism plain purity neatness unadornedness restraint directness elegance lucidity transparency understandability uncomplication singleness

Synonyms by register

Formal

plainness clarity straightforwardness uncomplexity

Informal

easiness cleanness no-fuss

Literary

artlessness ingenuousness

Antonyms

complexity complication intricacy difficulty sophistication elaboration

Common collocations

simplicity itself
simplicity of design
simplicity of life
utter simplicity
elegant simplicity
sheer simplicity
basic simplicity

Word family

noun simplicity

verb simplify

adjective simple

adverb simply

Usage note

Simplicity often carries a positive connotation, suggesting elegance or purity. Avoid using it to describe something that is merely basic or underdeveloped, unless that is the intended meaning.

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