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Definition of lowbrow

lowbrow

/ˈloʊ.braʊ/
low · brow
Plural:lowbrows
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or suitable for a person with little taste or intellectual interest; not highly cultured or sophisticated.

Example

"The critic dismissed the summer comedy as lowbrow entertainment, though audiences loved its slapstick humor."

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• noun

1

A person with little taste or intellectual interest.

Example

"He jokingly called himself a lowbrow because he preferred comic books to classic literature."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'low' and 'brow' (forehead), originating from the pseudoscientific phrenological belief that a low forehead indicated limited intelligence, in direct contrast to 'highbrow'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lowbrow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lowbrow
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