1. superlative form of bare; most minimal or basic; having the least amount possible
Usage: superlative form

Examples

• She packed only the barest necessities for the trip.
• The room contained the barest furniture: just a bed and a chair.
• He had the barest understanding of the subject.
• The report provided only the barest details about the incident.
• They survived on the barest minimum of food and water.
• The tree’s barest branches were visible against the winter sky.