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minimalist

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɪnəməɫɪst// UK //mˈɪnɪməlˌɪst// min·i·mal·ist

adj. using only the simplest and fewest things possible. You use this to describe a style of art, design, or living that avoids extra decoration.

adj. characterised by the use of only the most essential elements, typically to achieve a clean or simple effect. Often used to describe aesthetic movements in art, music, and interior design.


SIMPLE

She prefers a minimalist style for her bedroom.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect chose a minimalist design for the new gallery, using bare white walls and natural light to highlight the sculptures.

COMPLEX

Adopting a minimalist lifestyle often involves a conscious rejection of consumerism, focusing instead on the utility and aesthetic value of a few high-quality possessions.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun, though it can follow linking verbs like 'is' or 'seems'.

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