1. (

• simplicity ,
• simpleness

) the quality of being simple or uncompounded; "the simplicity of a crystal" ;

2. (

• simplicity ,
• simpleness ,
• simple_mindedness

) a lack of penetration or subtlety; "they took advantage of her simplicity" ;

3. (

• simplicity ,
• simmpleness ,

) absence of affectation or pretense ;

4. (

• ease ,
• easiness ,
• simplicity ,
• simpleness ,

) freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation"; "the very easiness of the deed held her back" ;

5. (

• chasteness ,
• restraint ,
• simplicity ,
• simpleness ,

) lack of ornamentation; "the room was simply decorated with great restraint" ;