belonging or relating to a style in art, design, etc. that uses the largest range of materials and colours possible, and very complicated shapes or forms

The current style for bar design is ostentatious and maximalist.

He showed how to wear the outfit in a maximalist way. 他展示了如何以极繁主义的方式穿衣服。

Opposite: minimalist (SIMPLE)

taking as much action or showing as much involvement in a situation as possible

He argues for a maximalist interpretation of our military role. 他主张对我们的军事角色做最大限度的阐释。

The failure of the maximalist state does not imply the victory of the minimalist state.

Opposite: minimalist (NOT DOING MUCH)

an artist or designer whose style uses the largest range of materials and colours possible, and very complicated shapes or forms

She is a maximalist and uses all the colour and trimming she can find in her clothing designs.

He aimed to be a maximalist in all he created. 他力图在所有作品中体现极繁主义艺术。

Opposite: minimalist

someone who takes as much action or shows as much involvement in a situation as possible

Above all, he is a romantic nationalist and political maximalist. 最重要的是，他是一个浪漫的民族主义者和政治上的极度参与者。

Maximalists believe one can always ask: is there a more just or more inclusive course of action we could take?

Opposite: minimalist