Sentence examples for a little plain from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a little plain" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that lacks embellishment or is simple in appearance or style.
Example: "The dress is nice, but I find it a little plain for a formal event."
Alternatives: "somewhat simple" or "a bit unadorned".

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Maddy picked at a little plain rice.

Compared to the likes of the curved edged Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge the HTC 10 looks a little plain.

Wholewheat flour makes a tasty pastry and I have mixed in a little plain flour for strength and structure.

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, if a little plain, and there's a restaurant and bar on site.

To Americans used to sauces, spice rubs and wood smoke, high-end Japanese grilled food can seem a little plain.

"My friends told me that the living room looked a little plain," she said, "and that a brighter rug would add color".

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If you want something a little plainer -- and even easier to make -- then the banana chocolate-chip teacake is your guy.

The Frenchman got up from the couch and sat down in the armchair like a king, but in his own head he already had thoughts like: It's a bit too opulent in the armchair; better to be a little plainer, on the chair.

The Co-op has started on the long road back to reconstruction by launching a survey designed to remind participants just how unlike other retailers it is, and not only because its stores tend to be smaller and a little plainer than their rivals.

The brick and yellow walls are a little too plain.

As it was, it could have used a few more spices to make it a little less plain.

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