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no-frills

adjective
\ ˈnō-ˈfrilz How to pronounce no-frills (audio) \

Definition of no-frills

: offering or providing only the essentials : not fancy, elaborate, or luxurious a no-frills airline

Synonyms & Antonyms for no-frills

Synonyms

austere, spartan, stark

Antonyms

deluxe, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxurious, plush

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First Known Use of no-frills

1948, in the meaning defined above

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no-frills

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of no-frills

: offering or providing only the most important or basic things : not fancy or luxurious

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