adj
maximalist
Maximalist (adj) means liking to use or supply much more than is really needed, rather than keeping things simple.
adj
1
Liking to use or supply much more than is really needed, rather than keeping things simple.
"Such a bustling, maximalist extravaganza is in keeping with the excitable energy of the crowd, who are clearly thrilled to revisit the block-party beats of Cruel Summer and tribal doo-wop of Really Sayin’ Somethin’."
— Graeme Virtue, Bananarama review – hi-NRG poignancy as pop trio return for first proper tour (2017)
"Returning to the sound of her maximalist electro-pop heyday, Gaga explores buried trauma, mental illness and the complexities of fame on this return to form"
— Michael Cragg, Lady Gaga: Chromatica review – Gaga rediscovers the riot on her most personal album (2020)
2
Forceful and wide-ranging in approach.
"White’s detention ratchets up the rising tension between Iran and the US, which under Trump has pursued a maximalist campaign against Tehran that includes pulling out of its nuclear deal with world powers."
— , Iran confirms it has detained US navy veteran Michael White (2019)
3
Describing something connected with religious or Biblical maximalism.
4
Describing something connected with far-left communism.
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Etymology
Formed from maximal and -ist, on the model of minimalist.
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Rhymes for maximalist
realist
vocalist
idealist
finalist
loyalist
medalist
socialist
herbalist
mentalist
capitalist
journalist
specialist
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of maximalist?
"maximalist" (adj) means liking to use or supply much more than is really needed, rather than keeping things simple.
What is the opposite of maximalist?
The opposite of "maximalist" is minimalist.
What are the different meanings of maximalist?
"maximalist" has 3 main meanings: 1. Liking to use or supply much more than is really needed, rather than keeping things simple; 2. Forceful and wide-ranging in approach; 3. Describing something connected with religious or Biblical maximalism.
