Minimalism is a style in which a small number of very simple things are used to create a particulareffect.
In her own home, she replaced austere minimalism with cosy warmth and colour.
minimalism in British English
(ˈmɪnɪməˌlɪzəm)
noun
1. another name for minimal art
2.
a type of music based on simple elements and avoiding elaboration or embellishment
3.
design or style in which the simplest and fewest elements are used to create the maximum effect
minimalism in American English
(ˈmɪnɪməlˌɪzəm)
noun
1.
action of a minimal or conservative kind
2.
a movement in art, dance, music, etc., beginning in the 1960s, in which only the simplest design, structure, forms, etc. are used,often repetitiously, and the artist's individuality is minimized
Derived forms
minimalist (ˈminimalist)
adjective, noun
Examples of 'minimalism' in a sentence
minimalism
American minimalism has now been around long enough to have produced its own bona fide classics.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Team with wildly clashing prints or opt for sleek minimalism.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Here, the master of cool minimalism was in the mood to experiment with froth.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This sixth solo album is entirely acoustic with a string quartet central to the sound and classical minimalism and folk music the key influences.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Work with the sleek minimalism.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
For something truly modern, Swedish minimalism is just the ticket.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
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British English: minimalism NOUN
Minimalism is a style in which a small number of very simple things are used to create a particular effect.
In her own home, she replaced austere minimalism with cosy warmth and colour.