English · Adjectives
plainer
/ˈpleɪnər/
[/ˈpleɪnər/]
comparative of plain
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'plain'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more plain than the other.
Example
This dress is plainer than that one.
This dress is plainer than that one.
Etymology
From 'plain' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.