cubistic

cubistic — adjective

  • cubisticpositive
  • more cubisticcomparative
  • most cubisticsuperlative

1. made in the style of cubism, using blocks, angles, and several views at once.

1.形容詞C2
釋義

made in the style of cubism, using blocks, angles, and several views at once.

例句

The museum displayed a cubistic portrait with two eyes on one side.

pattern: cubistic + artwork noun

Wei liked the cubistic poster because the face was split into square shapes.

visual cue: face broken into square shapes

同義詞
  • cubist

    closer to the named art movement and often the more standard label

  • geometric

    broader and more neutral, without a direct Cubist suggestion

  • angular

    focuses on sharp lines rather than the full Cubist look

  • abstract

    wider in meaning and not limited to broken planes or multiple views

反義詞
  • realistic

    tries to show people or objects as they normally look

  • naturalistic

    stays close to ordinary visual appearance instead of stylized planes

文法句型

cubistic + artwork noun

look cubistic

用法筆記

Usually describes art, pictures, or design details that borrow from Cubism, especially sharp angles and split views. Distinguish from sense 2, which is often critical and suggests the design feels overworked rather than simply Cubist.

常見錯誤

❌The box is cubistic, so it has six equal sides.
✅The box is cubic, so it has six equal sides.
💡'cubistic' refers to Cubist-looking art or design, not ordinary cube shape.

2. filled with so many arranged angles and blocks that the design feels forced or o

2.形容詞C2
釋義

filled with so many arranged angles and blocks that the design feels forced or overworked.

例句

Critics said the new lobby felt cubistic, with angles crowding every wall.

critical use after linking verb

The logo turned cubistic after Mauricio added triangles around each letter.

design becomes too geometric after added shapes

同義詞
  • geometric

    describes shapes neutrally and does not by itself suggest excess

  • angular

    stresses sharp corners more than a crowded overall design

  • busy

    common design criticism for something visually crowded

  • overdesigned

    stronger criticism and not limited to geometric features

反義詞
  • simple

    keeps the design plain and uncluttered

  • clean

    suggests clear lines and little visual crowding

文法句型

cubistic + design noun

feel cubistic

用法筆記

Often used critically for interiors, patterns, or graphics whose angles and shapes feel crowded. Unlike sense 1, it does not simply mean 'in the Cubist tradition'; it suggests the design has gone too far.

常見錯誤

❌The lesson used cubistic diagrams to explain triangles.
✅The lesson used geometric diagrams to explain triangles.
💡'cubistic' suggests a stylized or overdesigned look, not ordinary geometry.