Top synonyms for “simple”: childlike, dewy-eyed, dim-witted, elementary, round-eyed, simple-minded, simpleton, uncomplicated, and 69 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a person lacking intelligence or common sense
- (noun)any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties
- (adjective)easy and not involved or complicated“an elementary problem in statistics”
- (adjective)unornamented“a simple country schoolhouse”
- (adjective)lacking mental capacity and subtlety
- (adjective)(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions
- (adjective)having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved“a simple problem”
- (adjective)exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity“childlike trust”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "simple"?
Common synonyms for "simple" include childlike, dewy-eyed, dim-witted, elementary, round-eyed, simple-minded. Our thesaurus lists 77 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "simple"?
Antonyms for "simple" include complex, compound. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "simple" mean?
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
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