Postmodern

Pronunciation: /ˌpoʊstˈmɑːdərn/

Postmodern (adjective)

  1. related to ideas or styles that come after modern times, often questioning traditional beliefs.
  2. describing art or literature that is complex, uses irony, and mixes different styles.

Examples

  • The building's design is distinctly postmodern, blending old and new styles.
  • Postmodern architecture often challenges traditional forms.

Common collocations: postmodern architecture, postmodern era, postmodern narrative, postmodern irony, postmodern art