Lowbrow

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /loʊbraʊ/

Definitions of lowbrow

noun a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits or high culture

Example Sentences

A1 I don't enjoy lowbrow humor.

A2 The movie was criticized for its lowbrow jokes.

B1 Some people find lowbrow entertainment to be entertaining.

B2 The comedian's act was filled with lowbrow humor.

C1 Critics often dismiss lowbrow art as lacking depth.

C2 The author's use of lowbrow themes in literature has sparked debate among scholars.

adjective relating to or associated with people who are uninterested in intellectual pursuits or high culture

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer lowbrow humor like slapstick comedy.

A2 The movie was entertaining, but some critics dismissed it as lowbrow entertainment.

B1 The novel was criticized for its lowbrow approach to complex themes.

B2 The museum exhibit featured a mix of highbrow and lowbrow art styles.

C1 Some people enjoy lowbrow entertainment as a way to unwind after a long day.

C2 The comedian's lowbrow jokes appealed to a wide audience, despite criticism from some intellectuals.

Examples of lowbrow in a Sentence

formal The art critic dismissed the lowbrow painting as lacking depth and sophistication.

informal I don't usually enjoy lowbrow humor, but that movie had me laughing non-stop.

slang Some people think reality TV is just lowbrow trash, but I can't get enough of it.

figurative His taste in music is so lowbrow, he wouldn't know good music if it hit him in the face.

Grammatical Forms of lowbrow

past tense

lowbrowed

plural

lowbrows

comparative

lowerbrow

superlative

lowestbrow

present tense

lowbrows

future tense

will lowbrow

perfect tense

have lowbrowed

continuous tense

is lowbrowing

singular

lowbrow

positive degree

lowbrow

infinitive

to lowbrow

gerund

lowbrowing

participle

lowbrowed

Origin and Evolution of lowbrow

First Known Use: 1902 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'lowbrow' originated from the combination of 'low' meaning inferior or base, and 'brow' referring to the forehead or by extension, intelligence.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone lacking in intellectual or cultural sophistication, the term 'lowbrow' has evolved to also refer to a style of art or entertainment that is considered unsophisticated or lacking in depth.