Zeitgeisty

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Pronunciation: /ˈtsaɪtˌɡaɪsti/

Definitions of zeitgeisty

adjective relating to or characteristic of the prevailing spirit or mood of a particular period of time, especially as reflected in art, literature, or politics

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had a very zeitgeisty feel to it, capturing the current trends and attitudes of society.

A2 The fashion designer's latest collection is quite zeitgeisty, reflecting the popular styles of the moment.

B1 The novel's themes are very zeitgeisty, addressing contemporary issues in a relatable way.

B2 The TV show's portrayal of technology and social media is incredibly zeitgeisty, resonating with viewers of all ages.

C1 The artist's work is often described as zeitgeisty, capturing the spirit of the times in a unique and thought-provoking way.

C2 The playwright's latest play is hailed as a zeitgeisty masterpiece, offering a profound commentary on modern society.

Examples of zeitgeisty in a Sentence

formal The new art exhibit is very zeitgeisty, reflecting the current social and political climate.

informal That movie is so zeitgeisty, it's like they were reading our minds!

slang I love how this song is so zeitgeisty, it really speaks to our generation.

figurative Her fashion sense is very zeitgeisty, always on trend with what's happening in the world.

Grammatical Forms of zeitgeisty

past tense

zeitgeistied

plural

zeitgeisties

comparative

more zeitgeisty

superlative

most zeitgeisty

present tense

is zeitgeisty

future tense

will be zeitgeisty

perfect tense

has been zeitgeisty

continuous tense

is being zeitgeisty

singular

zeitgeisty

positive degree

very zeitgeisty

infinitive

to be zeitgeisty

gerund

being zeitgeisty

participle

zeitgeistying

Origin and Evolution of zeitgeisty

First Known Use: 2005 year
Language of Origin: German and English
Story behind the word: The word 'zeitgeisty' is a combination of the German word 'zeitgeist' which means 'spirit of the age' and the English suffix '-y' to convey a sense of being characteristic of the spirit of the time.
Evolution of the word: The term 'zeitgeisty' has gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly in the realm of cultural criticism and analysis to describe something that is reflective of the current cultural trends and attitudes.