Middlebrow

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪdəɫˈbɹaʊ/

Middlebrow (adj)

  1. Describing art or ideas that seem more serious than popular entertainment, but not as advanced as high-level culture.
  2. Used for work that aims at educated people, yet is seen as too simple or not challenging enough.

Middlebrow (adjective)

Examples

  • Her book club chooses middlebrow novels that most people enjoy.
  • The magazine offers middlebrow articles for readers with average culture taste.