apparent simplicity

Frequency: 7.513.4 per million words

Describes something that seems simple on the surface but may be more complex underneath.

simplicityADJECTIVE + simplicity

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apparent

Examples (10)

  • The apparent simplicity of the design hid a complex underlying structure.
  • Don't be fooled by the music's apparent simplicity; it requires great skill to perform.
  • The artist achieved a sense of apparent simplicity through careful arrangement of elements.
  • While the instructions seem to have apparent simplicity, they are actually quite intricate.
  • The chef's signature dish is known for its apparent simplicity but rich flavor profile.
  • We must remember that apparent simplicity can sometimes mask deeper complexities.
  • The puzzle's apparent simplicity was misleading; it took us hours to solve.
  • She admired the apparent simplicity of his writing style, which conveyed profound ideas.
  • The new software boasts an apparent simplicity that makes it user-friendly.
  • Beneath the apparent simplicity of the statement lay a powerful political message.