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View usage for: (mɒdəʳn) Word forms: plural moderns1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Modern means relating to the present time, for example the present decade or present century. ...the problem of materialism in modern society. ...the risks facing every modern marriage. It's the sort of thing that would be very difficult to prove in any modern courtof law. Synonyms: current, present, contemporary, recent More Synonyms of modern 2. adjectiveSomething that is modern is new and involves the latest ideas or equipment. Modern technology has opened our eyes to many things. In many ways, it was a very modern school for its time. As the country's economy prospered, it was bound to want a modern army. modernity (mɒdɜːʳnɪti) uncountable noun ...an office block that astonished the city with its modernity. Synonyms: novelty, currency, innovation, freshness More Synonyms of modern 3. adjectivePeople are sometimes described as modern when they have opinions or ways of behaviour that have not yet been accepted by most people in a society. They were very modern Tories in almost every sense. She is very modern in outlook. 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Modern is used to describe styles of art, dance, music, and architecture that have developed in recent times, in contrast to classical styles. ...a modern dance company. ...the Museum of Modern Art. The moderns are artists who follow modern styles. I don't have much time for the moderns. Chaucer's my favourite. More Synonyms of modern modern in British English (ˈmɒdən) adjective1. of, involving, or befitting the present or a recent time; contemporary 2. of, relating to, or characteristic of contemporary styles or schools of art, literature, music, etc, esp those of an experimental kind 3. belonging or relating to the period in history from the end of the Middle Ages to the present noun5. printing a type style that originated around the beginning of the 19th century, characterized chiefly by marked contrast between thick and thin strokes Compare old face Derived forms modernly (ˈmodernly) adverb modernness (ˈmodernness) noun Word origin C16: from Old French, from Late Latin modernus, from modō (adv) just recently, from modus modemodern in American English (ˈmɑdərn) adjective1. of the present or recent times ; specif.,a. of or having to do with the latest styles, methods, or ideas; up-to-date b. designating or of certain contemporary trends and schools of art, music, literature, dance, etc. 2. of or relating to the period of history after the Middle Ages, from c. a.d. 1450 to the present day 3. [often M-] designating the form of a language in its most recent stage of development noun4. a person living in modern times 5. a person having modern ideas, beliefs, standards, etc. 6. Printing a style of typeface characterized by heavy down strokes contrasting with narrow cross strokes SIMILAR WORDS: new Derived forms modernly (ˈmodernly) adverb modernness (ˈmodernness) noun Word origin Fr moderne < LL modernus < L modo, just now, orig. abl. of modus: see mode Examples of 'modern' in a sentencemodern British English: modern / ˈmɒdən/ ADJECTIVE Modern means relating to the present time. I like antiques, but my husband prefers modern furniture. - American English: modern
- Arabic: عَصْرِيٌّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: moderno
- Chinese: 现代的
- Croatian: moderan
- Czech: moderní
- Danish: moderne
- Dutch: modern
- European Spanish: moderno actual
- Finnish: nykyaikainen
- French: moderne
- German: modern
- Greek: σύγχρονος
- Italian: moderno
- Japanese: 現代の
- Korean: 현대의
- Norwegian: moderne
- Polish: nowoczesny
- European Portuguese: moderno
- Romanian: modern
- Russian: современный
- Latin American Spanish: moderno
- Swedish: modern
- Thai: สมัยใหม่
- Turkish: modern
- Ukrainian: сучасний
- Vietnamese: hiện đại
Chinese translation of 'modern' adj - (= present-day) [world, times, society]
现(現)代的 (xiàndài de) - (= up-to-date) [technology, design]
新式的 (xīnshì de)
Definition of the present or a recent time the problem of materialism in modern society Definition using the latest techniques, equipment, etc. a more tailored and modern style Synonyms plugged-in (slang) up-to-the-minute neoteric (rare) Opposites old , former , past , square (informal) , ancient , old-fashioned , obsolete , archaic , antiquated , outmoded , passé , old hat , uncool (slang) Additional synonymsDefinition modern in style or fashion The gallery holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art, sculpture and photography. Synonyms modern, latest, recent, current, with it (old-fashioned, informal), trendy (British, informal), up-to-date, present-day, in fashion, up-to-the-minute, à la mode, newfangled, happening (informal), present, ultramodern Definition most recent These designers are full of fresh ideas. Synonyms new, original, novel, unusual, latest, different, recent, modern, up-to-date, this season's, unconventional, unorthodox, ground-breaking, left-field (informal), new-fangled, modernistic Definition recent some late news just in for the people of Merseyside Synonyms recent, new, advanced, fresh, L8 Additional synonymsDefinition most recent, modern, or new Latest reports say that another five people have been rushed to hospital. Synonyms up-to-date, current, fresh, newest, the new, happening (informal), modern, most recent, up-to-the-minute Definition present-day He holds the belief that he is a latter-day saint. Synonyms modern, recent, current, contemporary, up-to-date, present-day, up-to-the-minute Definition recently discovered They opened a factory in India to manufacture this new invention. Synonyms modern, recent, contemporary, up-to-date, latest, happening (informal), different, current, advanced, original, fresh, novel, topical, state-of-the-art, ground-breaking, modish, newfangled, modernistic, ultramodern, all-singing, all-dancing Definition objectionably or unnecessarily modern Not all of these newfangled ideas are entirely without merit. Synonyms new, recent, modern, contemporary, fashionable, state-of-the-art, new-fashioned, gimmicky, all-singing, all-dancing, novelDefinition fresh, new, or original Clubs are always looking at novel ways to raise cash. Synonyms new, different, original, fresh, unusual, innovative, uncommon, singular, ground-breaking, left-field (informal), strange, rare, unfamiliarDefinition current the government's present economic difficulties Synonyms current, existing, immediate, contemporary, instant, present-day, existent, extantDefinition of the modern day Even by present-day standards, these were huge aircraft. Synonyms current, modern, present, recent, contemporary, up-to-date, latter-day, newfangledDefinition new a faster, sleeker, more recent model Synonyms new, modern, contemporary, up-to-date, late, young, happening (informal), current, fresh, novel, latter, present-day, latter-dayDon't you hate it when politicians try to be with it and trendy? Synonyms fashionable, in (informal), happening (informal), the latest (informal), modern, swinging (slang), progressive, stylish, trendy (British, informal), up-to-date, in vogue, up-to-the-minute, modish, schmick (Australian, informal), funky |