minimal

• Qualifie quelque chose d'aussi petit que possible en quantité, taille ou degré ; le plus petit ou le moins important concevable.

Describes something that is very small in amount, size, or degree; the least possible.

1. Very small in amountB1formal

   Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible.

   minimal

   • The damage to the car was minimal.
   • She felt minimal discomfort after the procedure.
   • The cost of the repairs was minimal.

   Synonymesinsignificantleastmeagerminutenegligiblenominalscantslighttinytrifling

   Antonymesabundantampleconsiderablecopiousenormoushugelargemaximalmaximumsubstantial

2. Simple or unadornedB2formal

   Characterized by the use of simple or basic elements; without unnecessary details.

   sobre, dépouillé

   • The apartment has a minimal design with clean lines.
   • He prefers a minimal wardrobe with only essential clothes.
   • The artist's style is minimal, using only black and white.

   Synonymesausterebarebasicplainsimplesparsestarkstreamlinedunadornedunclutteredunembellished

   Antonymesbaroquedecorativeelaboratefancyfloridlavishornateostentatioussumptuous