minimalist

[min-uh-muh-list] / ˈmɪn ə mə lɪst /

ADJECTIVE

no more than required

Synonyms

STRONGEST

essential minimal

STRONG

minimum

WEAK

austere basic conservative moderate spare spartan stark unadulterated

Antonyms

WEAK

embellished lavish ornate outlandish

Example Sentences

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“The residence’s striking minimalist design makes it one of the most dramatic apartments in Manhattan,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Surfshark is easier to use, with a clean, minimalist interface that allows for fast server switching.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Speaking on Good Morning Ulster, he said the cuts "make a welcome break" but said they are "minimalist".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

But he cautions against easy comparisons casting the high desert as the next Marfa — the tiny Texas town that minimalist artist Donald Judd helped transform into a global arts destination.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

I had ordered the steak, which, bowing to the same minimalist fashion, is served without the bone, the thin slices of beef stacked to resemble a funeral pyre.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris