zeitgeisty

American  

[zahyt-gahys-tee, tsahyt-] / ˈzaɪtˌgaɪs ti, ˈtsaɪt- /

adjective

1. relating to or expressing the general trend of thought, feeling, or tastes characteristic of a particular period.

   Wrestling hasn't exactly regained the zeitgeisty fervor it had in the late '80s and early '90s, but the sport still has its share of rabid fans.

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zeitgeisty British  

/ ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪstɪ /

adjective

1. slang of, relating to, or typical of the zeitgeist

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Etymology

Origin of zeitgeisty

First recorded in 1965–70; zeitgeist ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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zeitgeisty

The acquisitions would further expand James and his wife Kathryn Murdoch’s portfolio of zeitgeisty media properties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

True, but the glumness of said world is central to Hoover’s zeitgeisty appeal — a point she underlines a few beats later, Kenna insisting that the radio only ever plays depressing songs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026

Its premise is zeitgeisty — the central character, Angela, is an influencer with an autoimmune disorder whose real life is crumbling — and Kennedy and Selg bring it to life with genuine technical wizardry.

From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2023

I've noticed that with the stuff we make, there are certain niche foods that are sort of zeitgeisty because they're so nostalgic.

From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2023

"He's not got that zeitgeisty thing that Tony had," one senior figure loyal to Sir Keir admits to me.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2022