Difference between Plain and Unvarnished

What is the difference between Plain and Unvarnished?

Plain as an adjective is flat, level. while Unvarnished as an adjective is not having been coated with varnish (or other surface treatment).

Plain

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To lament, bewail.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Simply

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An expanse of land with relatively low relief.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Flat, level. Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. Evident to one's senses or reason; manifest, obvious, clear, unmistakable. Downright; total, unmistakable (as intensifier). Honest and without deception; candid, open; blunt. Simple in habits or qualities; unsophisticated, not exceptional, ordinary. Not unusually beautiful; unattractive. Having only few ingredients, or no additional ingredients or seasonings; not elaborate, without toppings or extras. Containing no non-printing characters; ASCII code values 32 through 126.

Example sentence: Always prefer the plain direct word to the long, vague one. Don't implement promises, but keep them.

Unvarnished

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not having been coated with varnish (or other surface treatment).Pure, natural, unmodified (especially in the phrase "unvarnished truth").

We hope you now know whether to use Plain or Unvarnished in your sentence.

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