Modernista (en. Modernist)
/moh-der-nee-sta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who advocates or supports modernism in art, literature, and culture.
Modernists often experiment with new forms of art.
Ang mga modernista ay madalas na nag-experiment sa bagong anyo ng sining.
A style in art and literature aimed at change and deviation from traditional methods.
The modernist movement emphasized innovation in artists' perspectives.
Ang modernista na pagkilos ay nagbigay-diin sa inobasyon sa pananaw ng mga artist.
Etymology
From the word 'modernism', referring to a modern style or ideology.
Common Phrases and Expressions
modernist art
Art that draws from the ideas of modernism.
modernistang sining
modernist literature
Literature that follows or promotes modernism.
modernistang literatura
Related Words
modernism
A movement in art and literature that emerged at the end of the 19th century advocating change to traditional forms.
modernismo
innovation
The process of creating new ideas, products, or methods.
inobasyon
Slang Meanings
Stylish or more 'in' with the trend
Her outfit is so modernista! It really suits her!
Ang outfit niya, sobrang modernista! Bagay na bagay sa kanya!
Has a trendy attitude
Of course, she’s modernista, so even simple things look great!
Siyempre, modernista siya, kaya kahit simpleng bagay, ang ganda!
Ability to stay up-to-date with trends
You should be modernista so you won't be out of style!
Dapat modernista ka para hindi ka ma-out!
Loves new styles or designs
Her paintings are really modernista!
Yung mga paintings niya, modernista talaga!