Synonyms of bare-bones
35 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for bare-bones is simple. Other synonyms of bare-bones are basic, plain, essential, rudimentary and economy. The opposite of bare-bones is fully-loaded.
Synonyms and similar words for bare-bones
adjectiveMinimalist; lacking that which is not essential.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- austere
- bare
- bargain
- basicElementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
- cheap
- default
- discreet
- economyCheap to run; using minimal resources; representing good value for money; economical.
- elemental
- elementary
- essentialBeing in the basic form; showing its essence.
- foundational
- fundamental
- incomplexNot complex; simple.
- light
- modest
- plainOrdinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished.
- pure
- restrained
- rudimentaryBasic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.
- run-of-the-millOrdinary; not special.
- simpleUncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added.
- slimline
- spartan
- standard
- stripped downReduced to essentials; without enhancements.
- stripped
- uncomplicatedSimple; not complicated; basic.
- unembellishedPlain, unadorned, or simple.
- uninvolved
- unmodifiedNot modified.
- unvarnished
- vanilla
Opposite of bare-bones
adjectiveMore antonyms
- all singing
- all dancing
- deluxeVery fine in quality or luxurious.
- fully-loadedWith all features and options.
Meaning of bare-bones
- adjective Minimalist; lacking that which is not essential.
- adjective Describes a computer sold preassembled, but without certain essential components, such as a processor, memory, and hard drive.
Questions about synonyms of bare-bones
- What is another word for bare-bones?
- Bare-bones has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as simple, basic, plain, essential, rudimentary, economy, uncomplicated and unmodified.
- What is the opposite of bare-bones?
- The opposite of bare-bones is fully-loaded. Other antonyms of bare-bones are deluxe.
- What does bare-bones mean?
- Bare-bones means minimalist; lacking that which is not essential.
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