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 pros told us that a bold lip and minimal makeup would be huge this fall, so Moore's magical magenta pick comes right on time. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

Velchik said that the government never said that the ban was solely about national security, citing another justification that the outlets failed to meet minimal journalistic standards of professionalism. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Moreover, existing lithium-ion gigafactories can quickly adapt standard equipment for sodium-ion production with minimal retooling. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

One of the more significant medical breakthroughs of the 2000s was the development and regulatory approval of hepatitis C medications that have minimal side effects and cure more than 95% of people with chronic disease in just eight to 12 weeks. — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026