inartificiality

inartificiality

A child's inartificiality makes her laughter so pure.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being inartificial; naturalness, simplicity, or lack of artifice, affectation, or artistic refinement.

Usage Examples
  • (The garden’s natural quality, without man-made design.)
  • (The naturalness of her speaking style.)
  • (The lack of artistic skill or refinement.)
Advanced Usage
  • "inartificiality of manner": a natural, unpretentious way of behaving.
    • The diplomat’s inartificiality of manner put everyone at ease. (His unaffected behavior was calming.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Inartificial (adj): not artificial; natural, simple, or lacking artistry.

    • The inartificial charm of the village attracted tourists. (The village’s natural appeal.)
  • Inartificialness (n): a synonym for inartificiality; the same meaning.

    • The inartificialness of the poem gave it a raw beauty. (The poem’s lack of artifice.)
Synonyms
  • Naturalness: the quality of being unaffected or genuine.
  • Simplicity: the state of being uncomplicated or plain.
  • Artlessness: lack of artifice or cunning; innocence.
Related Idioms
  • No common idioms are associated with "inartificiality", as it is a rare, formal term.