minimalistic

/ ˌmɪnɪməˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

1. NEW.FOR.DICT.COM (of an artistic style) using simple elements with little embellishment

Example Sentences

Underneath minimalistic names like Detox and Cleanse, enticing descriptions of the fluid medicine bags help narrow the choices.

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No word yet on who will be designing her minimalistic wedding dress and if it will made of black leather.

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What does minimalistic mean?

Minimalistic is used to describe something that is stripped down to its most essential elements or uses only what is needed.

Minimalistic is used in a specific sense to refer to a type of art and in a more general sense to describe a kind of design or style, or even a lifestyle. Minimalistic art involves artwork that is stripped down to its most basic components, without embellishment. More generally, a minimalistic design or style is one that uses a few simple elements to achieve the maximum effect.

Example: Jane says she likes to decorate her home in a minimalistic style, but to me it just looks like she’s missing a lot of furniture.

Where does minimalistic come from?

Minimalistic and its related forms come from the adjective minimal, which means “least possible.” Minimal is ultimately derived from the Latin minimus, meaning “smallest.” Minimalistic is recorded in English by the 1940s.

Minimalistic is associated with the Minimalism art movement that developed in the 1960s. The movement valued radical simplicity (like a painting of a single color) to prevent outside meaning being imposed on the artwork.

In design and architecture, a minimalistic look consists of a neutral color palette, bare walls, and little furniture. Someone who leads a minimalistic lifestyle has chosen to have very few possessions, adhering to the motto “less is more.”

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What are some other forms of minimalistic?

• minimalist
• minimalism (sometimes capitalized)

What are some synonyms for minimalistic?

• austere
• stripped-down

What are some words that share a root or word element with minimalistic?

• minimum
• minor
• minus

What are some words that often get used in discussing minimalistic?

• essential
• simplicity
• modernism
• lifestyle
• declutter

How is minimalistic used in real life?

Minimalistic can be used to describe anything that has been stripped down or simplified to its essential components, including music, visual art, or a lifestyle.

It’s a shame this album isn’t getting much attention or praise. There’s something so impactful about the more minimalistic approach to avant-garde jazz on here! Not to mention the powerful, and occasionally freakish vocals soaring above these compositions!https://t.co/DMWYGFVxPi

— The Glowing Man (@NewDawnFadezz) September 29, 2019

Love the simplicity of minimal line drawings but crave a bit more color?

Meet German artist La Linea Minima (aka Ruth Prantz). Her designs are packed with color while maintaining a clean minimalistic look. Plus, she joined Society6 just last week!https://t.co/oDfnbl9TW3 pic.twitter.com/8HGVpbbn9O

— Society6 (@society6) September 19, 2019

I’m gonna try to live a minimalistic lifestyle. Going through my closets and draws and getting rid of everything I do not use. That grab one bag if there was a fire kinda deal. Really it’s just a reason to throw out some stuff. Hahaha

— apoetsmuse 🐲🖋 💛 🏳️‍🌈 🍳🏆 (@apoetsmuse) August 8, 2018

 

 

Try using minimalistic!

Use minimalistic in a sentence describing a friend who loves to read but only owns a few books.