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

Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collections from Philo and other minimalist labels, where the funnel neck will either return or get replaced 3. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

The same phenomenon applies to minimalist interiors in independent coffee shops, all-neutral home decorating schemes and the uniformity of facial features and bodies on screen. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

The front pockets are the perfect size for your phone, sunglasses, or keys and keep the minimalist design from looking too plain. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Traditional Cabinetry For the past several years, kitchens have leaned heavily into flat-panel cabinetry and a minimalist European aesthetic. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026