minimalistic

IPA/ˌmɪn.ɪ.məˈlɪs.tɪk/
IPA/ˌmɪn.ə.məˈlɪs.tɪk/

minimalistic — adjective

  • minimalisticpositive
  • more minimalisticcomparative
  • most minimalisticsuperlative

1. relating to a deliberate style that keeps decoration, colours, and shapes to an

1.形容詞B2
釋義

relating to a deliberate style that keeps decoration, colours, and shapes to an absolute minimum, using only the simplest forms and the fewest possible materials.

例句

Mei-Lin decorated her apartment in a minimalistic style, with white walls and simple wooden furniture.

collocation: minimalistic style

The website's minimalistic design uses only two colours and large areas of empty space.

attributive use: minimalistic design

同義詞
  • minimalist

    identical meaning; 'minimalist' is more common as an adjective in everyday use

  • simple

    broader and less technical; can describe anything that is easy to understand or not complicated, not necessarily a deliberate aesthetic

  • understated

    focuses on subtlety and not attracting attention, rather than on reducing elements to a minimum

反義詞
  • ornate

    heavily decorated with many details and ornaments

  • elaborate

    involving many carefully arranged parts or details

文法句型

minimalistic + noun

be + minimalistic

常見錯誤

❌My portion of food was minimalistic.
✅My portion of food was minimal.
💡'minimalistic' describes an intentional design or artistic style, not simply a small amount or size.