plain speech
"Plain speech" emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and honesty in communication, often avoiding complex language and jargon.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A style of communication that uses clear, simple language to ensure the message is easily understood.
Example
- She appreciated his plain speech because it made the instructions easy to follow.
- In plain speech, the policy means you should save more and spend less.
C1Religious
(Quakerism, historical)A form of English used by Quakers, marked by simplicity and the use of 'thou' and numerical names for months and days.
Example
- Quakers traditionally used plain speech to reflect their values of simplicity and honesty.
- The practice of plain speech in Quakerism includes referring to days as 'First Day' instead of 'Sunday'.
Similar
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