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Synonyms & Antonyms of minimalist
of, relating to, or following a style (as in art or design) that is characterized by simplicity and uses a small number of colors, parts, materials, etc.
- They took a minimalist approach to designing their apartment.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for minimalist
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for minimalist
- flamboyant,
- flashy,
- garish,
- gaudy,
- glittery,
- glitzy,
- loud,
- ostentatious,
- showy,
- splashy,
- swank
- (or swanky),
- tawdry
- appareled
- (or apparelled),
- arrayed,
- bedecked,
- decked-out,
- dressed,
- embroidered,
- garnished,
- trimmed
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021.
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