The action of outspeak, v.; an instance of this; frank or unreserved speech.
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| 释义 | society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > plainness > [noun] (37) outspeakingc1450 The action of outspeak, v.; an instance of this; frank or unreserved speech. plainness1465 Openness, honesty, or straightforwardness of conduct; directness or frankness of language. Also in negative sense: unguardedness of language… simplicity?a1475 Lack of elegance or polish in language or manner of expression; (often used positively) freedom from ornateness or over-elaboration… homeliness1576 The quality or condition of being homely (homely, adj. 2); simplicity, plainness; rusticity. Also: an instance of this. parrhesia1577 Candour, frankness; outspokenness or boldness of speech. Also: the act or practice of asking forgiveness in advance for speaking in this way. planiloquy1658 Bluntness, plain speaking; an instance of this. plain speaking?c1663 Directness of speech, candour, frankness; clear or simple language or speech. nakedness1711 Freedom from ostentation or unnecessary ornament; simplicity of style. Obsolete. incomplexity1778 Absence of complexity; simplicity. outspokennessa1786 The quality of being outspoken; frankness or boldness of speech. plain-spokenness1840 The quality or condition of being plain-spoken. gracility1900 figurative. Unornamented simplicity of literary style, musical composition, etc. Subcategories:— overdone or affected plainness (1) — naturalness (4) — purity (4) — literalness (2) — bluntness or matter-of-factness (7) — plain language (5) — pastoral simplicity (1) — one who or that which simplifies (1) |
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