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Of the most basic kind, especially on a fundamental level
Superlative for not requiring much effort
“For Sheldon Cooper, adhering to social constructs was not simple.”
Superlative for easy to understand
“This manual is so simple, even a child could understand it.”
Superlative for marked by having a basic or uncomplicated form
“On the red carpet, she presented herself in a simple yet elegant white frock.”
(attributive) Superlative for emphasizing the fundamental nature of something
“In order to understand why you are suffering from a codeine addiction, we need to understand addiction in its most simple form.”
Superlative for in a categorical, plain or absolute form
“Captain Smith had revealed to Colonel Jones in frank and simple terms his intentions of resigning from the Army in the near future.”
Superlative for denotes a humble and unpretentious attitude towards life
“The simple folk in the countryside are some of the nicest people you'll come across in your travels.”
Superlative for bearing the characteristics of a simpleton, or someone who is uneducated
“Are you deliberately trying to appear simple in order to not attract attention to yourself?”
Superlative for denotes a composition of a single element
“He wondered how his skin could be so exquisitely sensitive to simple chemical substances.”
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