Synonyms of minimal

minimal

adjective

ˈmi-nə-məl 

as in slightest

being the least in amount, number, or size possible

the beached whales were returned to the sea with only minimal loss of life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slightest
• minimum
• lowest
• smallest
• small
• smaller
• minor
• fewest
• low
• tiniest
• slight
• modest
• lesser
• littlest
• fewer
• minutest
• infinitesimal
• micro
• irreducible
• subminimal
• ultramicro

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• most
• maximum
• full
• greatest
• largest
• biggest
• top
• utmost
• highest
• hugest
• topmost

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minimal

Makeup artist Melanie Inglessis, favored by the likes of Rosamund Pike, Kirsten Dunst, and Jenna Ortega, attributes the ever-growing popularity of minimal makeup to general empowerment—women opting to own their individuality rather than cover it up. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

There are no talking-head interviews with curators, scholars, or artists, and minimal contextualization of Hammer’s work within the broader narrative of 20th-century art history. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Additionally, minimal residual effects were detected after 24 hours. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Dependencies The power stack in a data center is critical to keeping the facility running with minimal downtime. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026