cubistic

adjective

cu·​bis·​tic (ˈ)kyü-¦bi-stik How to pronounce cubistic (audio)
1
: cubist
especially : of or resembling cubist painting
2
: of excessively intricate or contrived geometric design
the cubistic panels of the thirtiesKay Boyle

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“Cubistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubistic. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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