Pronunciation: /pleɪn spiːtʃ/
noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 I prefer plain speech when explaining complex ideas.
A2 Using plain speech can help ensure everyone understands the instructions.
B1 The politician's plain speech resonated with voters who were tired of empty promises.
B2 In her book, the author used plain speech to convey the emotions of the characters.
C1 The CEO's plain speech during the company meeting was refreshing and easy to follow.
C2 The professor's use of plain speech in the lecture made the complex topic more accessible to students.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun
A1 She always uses plain speech when talking to young children.
A2 The instructions were written in plain speech so that everyone could understand.
B1 The politician's plain speech resonated with voters who were tired of empty promises.
B2 The professor's plain speech made complex concepts easier to grasp.
C1 The CEO's plain speech at the company meeting was refreshing in its honesty.
C2 The author's use of plain speech in her novels has made her a favorite among readers.
formal The speaker delivered his message in plain speech so that everyone in the audience could easily understand.
informal Just tell me in plain speech what you need me to do, I don't want any confusion.
slang Stop beating around the bush and just talk to me in plain speech.
figurative Her plain speech was like a breath of fresh air in a room full of complicated jargon.
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