noun as in strong fondness

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plain speech, casual tone

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Example:In contrast to the politician’s furbelows, his counterpart used plain speech to outline his policy proposals, which resonated more with the audience.

Definition:simple, straightforward, and easily understandable language; the opposite of furbelows in speech, which means to use plain and direct language that is easy to understand.

From plain speech

Example:The author adopted a casual tone in his book, making the complex subject matter more relatable to general readers who might otherwise find the content too furbelous to understand.

Definition:a informal and relaxed way of speaking or writing, the opposite of using overly complex and formal language (furbelows); it is often used in daily conversation or in writing that aims to be relatable.

From casual tone