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Minimalistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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minimalistic

 

[ ˌmɪnɪməˈlɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

design

Involving the use of a small number of elements and a clean, simple style.

Synonyms

clean, simple, uncluttered.

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Word Description / Examples
minimalistic

Often used interchangeably with 'minimalistic,' emphasizing simplicity and the absence of excess or superfluous elements.

  • His wardrobe is very minimalistic, with only the essential clothes he needs
simple

Applied to describe something easy to understand, not complicated, or straightforward.

  • The instructions were simple, so even beginners could follow them easily
uncluttered

Used to emphasize an environment or space that is free from an excessive number of items, giving a sense of order and spaciousness.

  • Her desk was uncluttered, with only a laptop and a notepad on it
clean

Best used to describe something free of dirt, stains, or clutter, often giving a sense of purity or order.

  • The kitchen looks so clean after we spent the whole afternoon scrubbing it

Examples of usage

  • Her apartment had a minimalistic design with white walls and bare furniture.
  • The website's minimalistic layout made it easy to navigate.
  • The artist's paintings were known for their minimalistic approach.

Translations

Translations of the word "minimalistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 minimalista

🇮🇳 न्यूनतमवादी

🇩🇪 minimalistisch

🇮🇩 minimalis

🇺🇦 мінімастичний

🇵🇱 minimalistyczny

🇯🇵 ミニマリスティック

🇫🇷 minimaliste

🇪🇸 minimalista

🇹🇷 minimalist

🇰🇷 미니멀리스트

🇸🇦 بسيط

🇨🇿 minimalistický

🇸🇰 minimalistický

🇨🇳 极简主义的

🇸🇮 minimalističen

🇮🇸 mínimalískur

🇰🇿 минималистік

🇬🇪 მინიმალისტური

🇦🇿 minimalist

🇲🇽 minimalista

Etymology

The word 'minimalistic' originated from the term 'minimalism', which emerged in the 1960s as an art movement characterized by simplicity and objectivity. The concept of minimalism has since expanded beyond art to encompass various aspects of design, lifestyle, and philosophy, emphasizing the beauty of simplicity and the removal of unnecessary elements.

See also: minimalism, minimalist.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,305, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.