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materialism Antonyms

Opposite of materialism

Because the opposite of materialism shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values.

Usage Example

"Critics often argue that modern holiday traditions have been overshadowed by rampant asceticism."

Strongest
asceticism
Strong
minimalism
spiritualism
spirituality
Weak
austere

• noun (Context 2)

The philosophical doctrine that nothing exists except matter and its movements and modifications, and that consciousness and will are wholly due to material agency.

Usage Example

"In philosophy class, we contrasted the strict idealism of ancient atomists with the idealism of Plato."

Strongest
idealism
immaterialism
spiritualism
Strong
dualism
supernaturalism

Similar words to materialism

Words similar to materialism shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

physicalism
consumerism
acquisitiveness
worldliness
naturalism
mercenariness
possessiveness
atomism
See all synonyms of materialism

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Materialism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/materialism
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