maxi

Opposite of mini

Maxi describes something of maximum length or size, especially in clothing.

A maxi skirt or maxi dress reaches to the ankles, contrasting with mini and midi lengths.

As a noun, a maxi is such a garment: She wore a floral maxi to the beach.

The prefix attaches to other words: maxi-pad, maxi-single.

length

dress

Skirted one-piece garment

  • skirtWaist-hung lower garment
  • coatOuter garment or layer
  • gownLong formal garment

hemline · ankle-length · floor-length · full-length · long · midi · flowing · sweeping · evening wear · kaftan

fashion

style

Distinctive way of expression

wrap · pleated · floral · bohemian · summer · beachwear · resort · casual · chic · trend

size

large

Of great size

extra-large · king-size · super · giant · mega · plus · grande · substantial · ample · generous

prefix

maximalist

Advocate of extreme positions

Categories
Opposites
length/size

maximini

Small-scale version

miniskirt · micro · short · cropped · midi

SCALE/MAGNITUDE (general)

maximini

Small-scale version

miniature · micro · diminutive · little · small

coverage/revelation

maximini

Small-scale version

revealing · short · skimpy · abbreviated · scanty

Phrases
Family

maximum, maxim, maximize, maximal, maximally, maximise, maximization, maximizing, maximized

Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G