plainly-designed
|plain-ly-de-signed|
/ˈpleɪnli dɪˈzaɪnd/
simple design
Etymology
'plainly-designed' originates from the combination of 'plainly' and 'designed'. 'Plainly' comes from the word 'plain', which originates from Latin 'planus', meaning 'flat, level'. 'Designed' comes from the Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out'.
'plainly' evolved from Middle English 'pleyn', and 'designed' from Middle English 'designen'.
Initially, 'plainly' meant 'clearly' or 'evidently', and 'designed' meant 'planned'. Together, they evolved to describe something with a simple design.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a simple and straightforward design without any elaborate or decorative elements.
The room was plainly-designed, with minimal furniture and neutral colors.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 05:13