Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zeitgeisty

Adjective
/ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪsti/
Definition
Of or relating to the spirit of the time; characteristic of the prevailing attitudes or culture of a particular period.
Examples
  • The film was extremely zeitgeisty, capturing the essence of the youth culture in the 2020s.
  • Her art is very zeitgeisty, resonating well with current societal issues and trends.
  • The novel’s themes are so zeitgeisty that they feel relevant across generations.
Meaning
The term describes something that reflects or is influenced by the cultural, intellectual, or social climate of its time.
Synonyms
  • Contemporary
  • Fashionable
  • Trendy
  • Voguish