contempo
contempo — adjective
- contempopositive
- more contempocomparative
- most contemposuperlative
1. belonging to or typical of the present time; having a modern style or character
belonging to or typical of the present time; having a modern style or character that is common now rather than from the past — for example, contempo furniture, contempo music, or contempo art.
Dalia chose contempo furniture to give her living room a fresh, current look.
collocation: contempo furniture
The band's new album has a contempo sound that mixes electronic beats with live instruments.
collocation: contempo sound
Mateo prefers contempo architecture because it feels open and practical for modern life.
Contempo art from young painters in Nairobi now sells at international auctions.
At the new café, even the contempo light fixtures are made from recycled materials.
- contemporary
the standard full form; suitable for any register from casual to formal
- modern
broader in scope — can refer to styles from the early 20th century onward, not only the present moment
- current
focuses on 'happening right now' rather than style or aesthetic; less associated with design, art, or fashion
- trendy
emphasises being fashionable at a particular moment; more informal than contempo and implies the style may not last
- old-fashioned
belonging to or typical of an earlier time, no longer in style
- outdated
no longer useful or fashionable because something newer exists
- traditional
following long-established customs or styles rather than modern ones
用法筆記
Contempo is a shortened, informal form of contemporary. It appears most often in speech, magazine writing, and brand names, and is typically used before a noun. Using it predicatively (e.g., 'This music is very contempo') is possible but very informal and uncommon in standard writing.