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minimal

1 of 1adjective
/ˈmɪnəməl/
Forms:more minimal,most minimal
1

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

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  • She applied only a minimal amount of makeup for a natural look.
  • The project required minimal resources to complete.
  • His desk was clutter-free, with only minimal decorations.
  • The risk of side effects from the medication is minimal.
  • We experienced only minimal disruption during the construction next door.
Synonyms:
accidentalpifflingmarginallittlepiddlingfrivoloustrivialperipheralinconsequentialminormerepettyunimportantincidentallilliputianpaltrylimitedlightnuancedinsignificantsmallpicayunepassingslightoffminimumtriflingmicroscopic
Antonyms:
maximal
2

characterized by simplicity, the use of basic geometric forms, clean lines, and a reduction to essential elements, often with an emphasis on space and the absence of ornamentation

  • The gallery's latest exhibit features minimal sculptures that emphasize form and space over detail.
  • Minimal art often focuses on the purity of shape and color, stripping away all unnecessary elements.
  • The building's minimal design, with its clean lines and unadorned surfaces, reflects the principles of modernist architecture.
  • The room's decor was intentionally minimal, featuring only essential furniture and a neutral color palette.
  • The architect designed the house with a minimal aesthetic, using clean lines and geometric shapes.
Synonyms:
unsophisticatedseverespareausteresimpleunembellishedminimaliststarkunadorneddryundecoratedspartanplain