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

When Retrospect launched in 2024, fragrance might have seemed like an unexpected move for a label known mostly for minimalist makeup, but the soft, quietly complex scent quickly became a hit. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Details always matter, and this is especially true in a minimalist building such as the Cragin Park Fieldhouse. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

The property is particularly well-positioned for business travelers, and the minimalist design and downtown location reflect that. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Featuring a sleek black column skirt and minimalist stilettos, the look, while pared-back, was far from boring thanks to a creamy sleeveless top with a voluminous feather-like hem. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026