boho

3 antonyms for boho — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Describing a relaxed, artistic style of dress or decoration marked by flowing fabrics, earthy colours, folk patterns and layered vintage pieces.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Describing a relaxed, artistic style of dress or decoration marked by flowing fabrics, earthy colours, folk patterns and layered vintage pieces.

“She wore a boho maxi dress with a wide leather belt.”

bohemian hippie free-spirited eclectic

Opposites

minimalist preppy formal

2. noun

A person who lives in an unconventional, artistic way, outside mainstream social conventions.

“The village has become a haven for bohos and weekend potters.”

bohemian free spirit

Antonyms

minimalist preppy formal

How to use boho

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

boho chic boho style boho dress boho wedding boho decor

Informal, and now mostly a fashion and interiors term rather than a description of a way of life. Frequently blended into 'boho chic' and 'boho-luxe'.

Etymology

A shortening of bohemian, which came into English from French bohémien, originally meaning a native of Bohemia.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between boho and bohemian?

Bohemian originally described a person living an unconventional, artistic life, and is still used that way. Boho is a clipped modern form that mostly describes a look — clothes, weddings, interiors — rather than a lifestyle.

What is boho chic?

It is the polished, fashion-industry version of boho: floaty fabrics, folk embroidery, fringing and vintage-inspired jewellery, styled to look effortless. It became a mainstream trend through festival and celebrity dressing.

Is boho the same as hippie?

They overlap heavily but are not identical. Hippie is tied to a specific 1960s counterculture and its politics, while boho is broader, older in origin and mainly aesthetic.

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