modern

/mˈɒdən/

/ˈmɑdɝn/

modern

related to the most recent time or to the present time

antonyms : nonmodern

1.1

relating to a recently developed fashion or style

synonyms : mod

1.2

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different than traditional styles

1.3

using new designs, technology, materials, or ideas and often representing current cultural values and trends

ahead of the times

synonyms : advanced

used of a living language; being the current stage in its development

synonyms : New

Modern

a contemporary person

a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes

synonyms : Bodoni

antonyms : old style

Examples

1. Her taste in music is modern.

2. The teaching methods at our school are quite modern.

3. The new building has modern electrical installations for safety.

4. The city is full of modern architecture.