avant-garde
Translation
avant-garde, innovative, experimental, cutting-edge
Examples
Her art is considered very avant-garde.
Her art is considered very avant-garde.
He enjoys listening to avant-garde music.
He enjoys listening to avant-garde music.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) describing something as new and experimental. Her art is considered very avant-garde.
Similar Words
Synonyms: innovative, experimental, radical; Antonyms: conventional, traditional
Etymology
From French 'avant' (before) + 'garde' (guard), literally meaning 'advance guard'.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'advance guard' of an army, but for art and culture – they're the ones leading the way.