maximalism
/-məˌlizəm/ (ame, mw)
maximalism — noun
1. the belief or style that favours using as much as possible — many colours, lots
the belief or style that favours using as much as possible — many colours, lots of detail, strong demands, or no compromise — rather than keeping things simple or small.
Astrid filled every wall with art and bright cushions, embracing maximalism in her tiny flat.
embracing + maximalism (in interior design)
After years of minimalism, Hari turned to maximalism and added gold lamps and patterned rugs.
contrast frame: minimalism vs maximalism
The fashion show was a celebration of maximalism, with feathers, sequins, and clashing prints.
Critics praised the film's musical maximalism, noting how every scene used a full orchestra.
The party's maximalism left no room for compromise on any of its policies.
- excess
broader; often negative, implying too much, while maximalism can be a chosen aesthetic.
- extravagance
focuses on showy spending or display; maximalism is about quantity and intensity more generally.
- ornateness
describes heavy decoration in art or design only; maximalism also covers ideas and politics.
- minimalism
the direct opposite — stripping things back to the smallest set of elements.
- restraint
the quality of holding back; maximalism deliberately refuses restraint.
文法句型
maximalism in [field]
the maximalism of [person/style]
用法筆記
Uncountable; takes no article when used as a general label ('she prefers maximalism'). Often paired with or contrasted to 'minimalism'. In politics, the word implies an all-or-nothing stance rather than a visual style.