plain speech
pleɪn spiʧ
Definition

Definition of plain speech - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
honestydirect and honest expression
  • His plain speech often surprised people used to more diplomatic language.
candor frankness
2.
QuakerismTECH.Quaker dialect with unique linguistic featuresTECH.
  • Plain speech includes using 'thou' instead of 'you'.
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Expressions with plain

plain Janen.
woman who is ordinary or unremarkable
Despite being a plain Jane she had a unique charm.
plain oldadj.
ordinary without any special features
I just want a plain old cup of coffee.
plain sailingn.
something simple or easy without difficulties
After the initial setup, the project was plain sailing.
plain vanillaadj.
simple and without special features or qualities
This is just a plain vanilla version.
in plain Englishadv.
using simple and clear language
He explained the process in plain English so everyone could understand.
plain for all to seeadj.
easily noticeable or obvious to everyone
The mistake was plain for all to see.

Expressions with speech

canned speechn.
speech that lacks spontaneity or originality
His presentation felt like a canned speech with no real passion.
stump speechn.
political speech made during a campaign tour
The candidate delivered a fiery stump speech in the town square..
lose one's powers of speechv.
become unable to speak due to shock
He lost his powers of speech when he saw the accident.
speech is silverexp.
speaking is valuable but silence is more precious
In meetings, remember that speech is silver.
figure of speechn.
expression using words in a nonliteral way
Metaphor is a common figure of speech in poetry.
freedom of speechn.
ability to speak freely in any context
He values freedom of speech in his workplace.
make a speechv.
give a formal talk to a group of people
She will make a speech at the graduation.
opening speechn.
introductory remarks to welcome attendees at an event
The host gave an opening speech to start the ceremony.
speech therapyn.
treatment to improve speech and language abilities
She started speech therapy to improve her pronunciation.
free speechn.
the right to express opinions without censorship
Free speech is protected by the constitution.

Terms related to plain speech

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bluntnessdirectnesshonestyopennesssinceritystraightforwardnesstransparencytruthfulnesscommunicationdialectexpressionlinguistics

Terms with plain speech included in their meaning

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roundadj.
speech
plain and direct in speech
prosev.
plain speech
write or speak in a straightforward manner

Examples of plain speech in a sentence

  • Plain speech is appreciated in honest discussions.
  • In plain speech, they addressed each other with 'thee'.
  • Plain speech avoids modern slang and contractions.

View all translations of plain speech

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  1. French:franc-parler, langage quaker, ...
  2. German:klare Worte, Quäkersprache, ...
  3. Italian:discorso schietto, linguaggio dei Quaccheri, ...
  4. Spanish:discurso franco, lenguaje llano, ...
  5. Portuguese:fala franca, fala simples, ...
  6. Chinese:直言不讳, 贵格会方言, ...
  7. Japanese:率直な言葉, クエーカー方言, ...
  8. Arabic:كلام صريح, الكَلاَم البَسِيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּבּוּר יָשִׁיר, דִּיבּוּר פָּשׁוּט, ...
  10. Russian:прямота, простая речь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пряме мовлення, проста мова, ...
  12. Hindi:साफ़गोई, साधारण भाषा, ...

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