Modern Definition & Meaning
modern
- adjective
- belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages; "modern art"; "modern furniture"; "modern history"; "totem poles are modern rather than prehistoric"
- relating to a recently developed fashion or style; "their offices are in a modern skyscraper"; "tables in modernistic designs"
- characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture
- ahead of the times; "the advanced teaching methods"; "had advanced views on the subject"; "a forward-looking corporation"; "is British industry innovative enough?"
- used of a living language; being the current stage in its development; "Modern English"; "New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew"
- noun
- a contemporary person
- a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes
"Modern" in song lyrics
See how modern is used in real songs:
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"I bounce checks like a modern"
Aesop Rock f/ C-Rayz Walz — Bent Life -
"I'll teach these fuckers how to dance modern"
Buck 65 — Le 65isme -
"I'm Neolithic but my brain is much modern"
Snowgoons f/ Killah Priest, Rasul Allah, Richard Raw — Server Justice
Words that rhyme with modern
Usage tips for "modern"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "modern" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for modern to find words that pair well.