Synonyms of minimalist

minimalist

adjective

as in simple

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.

Related Words

• simple
• modest
• unadorned
• conservative
• unpretentious
• forthright
• naked
• plain
• unembellished
• undecorated
• clean
• restrained
• unornamented
• honest
• bare
• unobtrusive
• austere
• bald
• subdued
• spartan
• unvarnished
• plain-vanilla
• bleak
• inconspicuous
• understated
• antiseptic
• stark
• muted
• severe
• toned (down)
• quiet
• sober

Dissimilar Words

• showy
• gaudy
• loud
• flashy
• ostentatious
• garish
• flamboyant
• glitzy
• tawdry
• ornate
• swank
• florid
• exaggerated
• splashy
• lurid
• overwrought
• elaborate
• baroque
• extravagant
• rococo
• glittery
• fancy
• trimmed
• overdecorated
• dressed
• decked-out
• decorated
• embroidered
• bedizened
• overdone
• bedecked
• adorned
• garnished
• ornamented
• arrayed
• embellished
• appareled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of minimalist

Modern and minimalist, this three-bedroom is great for a family and has both a rooftop and a patio for an al fresco feast. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026

The minimalist metal legs keep it airy and light on its feet, while three balanced compartments with adjustable shelves provide plenty of real estate for books, video game setups, or rows and rows of dishware. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Searches for eclectic and vintage-inspired interiors have exploded on Pinterest and designers report a sharp shift away from minimalist restraint. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

While Emadi finds the current minimalist movement more inviting than past iterations, the polarizing effect when compared to the expressive interior styles that are similarly having a moment provides a stark contrast. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026