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modernistic

/ˌmɑːdɚˈnɪstɪk/
mod · ern · is · tic
Adverb:modernistically
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1

Relating to, characteristic of, or imitating modernism or modern styles and trends, sometimes in a superficial or self-conscious manner.

Example

"The lobby was furnished with sleek, modernistic chairs made of tubular steel and molded plastic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'modernist' refers directly to the legitimate twentieth-century artistic and literary movement of modernism, 'modernistic' often carries a slightly disparaging nuance, suggesting a superficial, imitative, or trendy attempt to look modern.

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modern
modernism
modernist
modernistic
modernity
modernization
modernize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from 'modernist' plus the suffix '-ic', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'modernus' ('of the present time'), from 'modo' ('just now').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Modernistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/modernistic
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