1. relating to or characterized by primitivism in art, culture, or thought
Usage: art and cultural criticism
2. favoring or advocating a return to a simpler, more natural way of life

Examples

• The artist’s primitivistic style drew inspiration from ancient cave paintings.
• His primitivistic philosophy rejected modern technology in favor of traditional crafts.
• The museum featured a primitivistic sculpture collection from various indigenous cultures.
• Her primitivistic approach to cooking emphasized simple, unprocessed ingredients.
• The primitivistic movement in early 20th-century art challenged academic traditions.
• Critics dismissed his primitivistic theories as overly romantic and impractical.