schlicht — meaning in English
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English meaning
- austere adj Plain, strict, and without luxury or decoration.
- crude adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
- foul adj Dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant, especially in smell or taste.
- frugal adjective Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
- homespun adj Made by spinning thread at home.
- ingenuous adjective Innocent and trusting to the point of seeming naive, particularly about people's motives.
- plain adj Simple and without decoration or extra features.
- unadorned adj Plain, with no decoration added.
Senses
schlicht is used for these senses in English:
- austere Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy.
- crude Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
- foul (obsolete) Ugly; homely; poor.
- frugal Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
- homespun (by extension) Plain and homely; unsophisticated and unpretentious.
- ingenuous Demonstrating childlike simplicity.
- plain Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]
- unadorned Having no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple
austere — full definition
- adj Plain, strict, and without luxury or decoration.
- adj Serious and stern in manner or appearance.
crude — full definition
- adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
- adj Roughly made, simple, or lacking sophistication.
- adj Vulgar or lacking tact, especially in language or humor.
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