noun
- people who favor extreme or uncompromising positions or policies
- artists or designers who favor elaborate, ornate, or excessive styles
Usage: political context
Usage: art and design context
Examples
- The maximalists in the party refused to compromise on any aspect of the proposal.
- Political maximalists often make negotiations more difficult.
- The interior designer was known as one of the leading maximalists in contemporary decor.
- Maximalists believe that more is always better when it comes to artistic expression.
- The debate between minimalists and maximalists continues in modern architecture.
- These maximalists filled every inch of wall space with colorful artwork.