minimalist

/ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/
adjective
  1. Using or involving only the simplest and most necessary elements, without extra decoration or detail.
    • The website's minimalist design makes it easy to find information quickly.
    • She decorated her apartment in a minimalist style with white walls and only a few pieces of furniture.
    • His minimalist approach to cooking uses just a few fresh ingredients.
  2. Relating to a style of art, music, or design that uses very simple forms or a small number of elements.
    • The gallery featured a minimalist sculpture made of a single block of steel.
    • Many modern architects prefer a minimalist look with clean lines and open spaces.
    • Minimalist music often repeats simple melodies for a long time.
noun
  1. A person who prefers to have only the things they really need, avoiding excess possessions or complexity.
    • The book offers advice for minimalists who want to live with less clutter.
    • As a minimalist, he owns only one pair of shoes and a small wardrobe.
    • She became a minimalist after moving into a tiny apartment.
  2. An artist, musician, or designer who works in a style that uses simple forms or a limited number of elements.
    • She is a minimalist who creates paintings using only black and white.
    • Minimalists in the 1960s changed how people thought about art and space.
    • The composer is a well-known minimalist whose pieces are based on repeating patterns.
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