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单词 unadorned
释义

unadorned

adjective

un·​adorned ˌən-ə-ˈdȯrnd How to pronounce unadorned (audio)
: not adorned : lacking embellishment or decoration : plain, simple

Synonyms

  • bald
  • bare
  • naked
  • plain
  • plain-vanilla
  • simple
  • undecorated
  • unembellished
  • unornamented
  • unvarnished
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Example Sentences

The room is unadorned and very plain. the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect
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Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

unadorned

adjective

as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • simple
  • plain
  • naked
  • bare
  • undecorated
  • unornamented
  • unvarnished
  • unembellished
  • stripped
  • clean
  • bald
  • restrained
  • plain-vanilla
  • honest
  • spartan
  • quiet
  • homely
  • unsophisticated
  • denuded
  • modest
  • unpretentious
  • elemental
  • earthy
  • subdued
  • forthright
  • minimalist
  • divested
  • stark
  • austere
  • unobtrusive
  • bleak
  • natural
  • inconspicuous
  • muted
  • understated
  • antiseptic
  • conservative
  • severe
  • sober
  • au naturel
  • toned (down)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adorned
  • showy
  • fancy
  • gaudy
  • ornamented
  • decorated
  • embellished
  • ornate
  • ostentatious
  • tawdry
  • flashy
  • garish
  • flamboyant
  • glitzy
  • florid
  • loud
  • swanky
  • swank
  • ornate
  • overwrought
  • lurid
  • overdecorated
  • exaggerated
  • glittery
  • splashy
  • elaborate
  • extravagant
  • baroque
  • bedizened
  • rococo
  • overdone
  • trimmed
  • embroidered
  • dressed
  • garnished
  • bedecked
  • arrayed
  • appareled
  • apparelled
  • decked-out
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