minimally

To smallest degree

Minimally means to the smallest degree or extent possible: The procedure is minimally invasive.

It often signals that something exists but barely: minimally qualified, minimally acceptable.

The word can also mean in a way that uses or requires the least amount: The room was minimally furnished.

degree

barely

Only just, almost not

slightly · fractionally · marginally · nominally · faintly · imperceptibly · infinitesimally · minutely · negligibly · sparingly

simplicity

sparely

In a lean manner

starkly · unadorned · basically · stripped-down · bare-bones · frugally · modestly · unpretentiously · cleanly · functionally

intervention

noninvasively

Without surgical intrusion

lightly · delicately · carefully · unobtrusively · subtly · discreetly · nonintrusively · prudently · judiciously

sufficiency

adequately

To a satisfactory extent

essentially · fundamentally · simply · plainly · functionally · serviceably · competently · satisfactorily · tolerably · rudimentarily

Categories
Opposites
degree/extent

minimallymaximally

To the greatest degree

fully · completely · entirely · totally · thoroughly

intensity/force

minimallyintensely

With extreme force

mightily · tremendously · immensely · powerfully · monumentally

sufficiency/adequacy

minimallygenerously

With free-giving spirit

lavishly · liberally · bountifully · richly · abundantly

Phrases
Family

minimal, minimalist, minimalism, minimalistic

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G