adjective
semple
Semple (adjective) means Archaic or dialectal for plain, ordinary, or of humble birth. Example: “The old ballad described a semple shepherd who won the heart of a noblewoman.”
adjective
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Archaic or dialectal for plain, ordinary, or of humble birth.
"The old ballad described a semple shepherd who won the heart of a noblewoman."
"She came from semple folk but rose to run the whole estate."
How to use semple
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for "simple" or "low-born," rarely used in modern English.
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- Comparative
- more semple
- Superlative
- most semple
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What does “semple” mean?
The word “semple” means archaic or dialectal for plain, ordinary, or of humble birth. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for "simple" or "low-born," rarely used in modern English.
How do you use “semple” in a sentence?
Here is “semple” used in a sentence: “The old ballad described a semple shepherd who won the heart of a noblewoman.”
What is the opposite of “semple”?
The opposite of “semple” — its antonyms — is gentle.
What part of speech is “semple”?
“Semple” is an adjective.
