modern

Definition

  • noun: a modern person
  • noun: a person of modern times or views
  • adjective: of or relating to the present time or the recent past
  • adjective: of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: contemporary, late, trite

Examples

  • He made his old-fashioned apartment look more 'modern' by changing the color of the walls and buying new furniture.

  • We'll need to have 'modern' [='up-to-date'] plumbing and wiring installed in the old house before we can move in.

  • The English that was spoken by William Shakespeare is very different from the 'modern' English spoken today.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come up with one thing that's important to you about Ben. That's it. It could be a poem or a lightly choreographed dance number. Don't be afraid to go modern. I think Ben would appreciate it. Fine. Or you could just bring some pretzels or something. Well, Cole, everything looks great (..)
    2010 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our Thanks Season: 9 Episode 13