Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dadaistic

Adjective

/ˌdɑː.dəˈɪs.tɪk/

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Dada movement, which was an avant-garde art movement of the early 20th century that questioned traditional values and conventions in art and society.

Examples

The artist’s dadaistic approach challenged viewers to reconsider the nature of art.
His dadaistic poetry played with nonsensical language and surreal imagery.
Many of the dadaistic pieces in the exhibition evoked laughter and confusion.

Meaning

Dadaistic refers to the principles and style associated with Dada, often marked by absurdity, irrationality, and negation of established artistic norms.