middlebrow

[US]/ˈmɪdəlbraʊ/
[UK]/ˈmɪdəlbraʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.having only moderate cultural knowledge, often pretentiously so; extremely ordinary
n.a person with only moderate cultural knowledge, often pretentiously so; an ordinary or mediocre person in terms of intellect and knowledge
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Phrases & Collocations

middlebrow culture

middlebrow art

middlebrow literature

middlebrow taste

middlebrow audience

middlebrow novel

middlebrow entertainment

middlebrow humor

middlebrow criticism

middlebrow sensibility

Example Sentences

the middlebrow culture often appeals to a wide audience.

she enjoys middlebrow literature that is easy to read.

middlebrow art can be both entertaining and thought-provoking.

many people dismiss middlebrow films as not being serious.

the festival showcased a variety of middlebrow performances.

his taste in music leans towards the middlebrow genre.

middlebrow television shows often have mass appeal.

critics labeled the book as middlebrow entertainment.

she prefers middlebrow discussions over highbrow debates.

middlebrow tastes can sometimes bridge cultural gaps.

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