lowbrow

/ˈloʊbroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who has a taste for popular or sensational culture, often of a trivial or kitsch nature

“She was accused of being a lowbrow for enjoying reality TV.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of popular or sensational culture, often of a trivial or kitsch nature

“The lowbrow art on display was a subject of controversy at the exhibition.”

3. adverb

in a way that is characteristic of popular or sensational culture, often of a trivial or kitsch nature

“He lowbrowed through the movie, ignoring the complex plot.”

Synonyms

  • kitsch
  • populist

Antonyms

  • highbrow
  • refined