Definitions
- Describing cultural or artistic works that are accessible and popular but not necessarily highbrow or avant-garde. - Referring to a person who enjoys and appreciates cultural or intellectual pursuits but is not an expert or specialist. - Talking about a style or taste that is neither too high nor too low, but somewhere in the middle.
- Referring to something that is common, usual, or typical. - Describing a person or thing that is not special, exceptional, or extraordinary. - Talking about a situation or experience that is unremarkable or mundane.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not exceptional or extraordinary.
- 2Both can refer to people, things, or experiences.
- 3Both are used to describe something that is not particularly noteworthy or remarkable.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Middlebrow has a more positive connotation than ordinary, as it implies a level of sophistication or intellectual curiosity.
- 2Usage: Middlebrow is typically used in the context of culture, art, or intellectual pursuits, while ordinary can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 3Audience: Middlebrow is often associated with a more educated or cultured audience, while ordinary can be used to describe anything that is common or typical.
- 4Tone: Middlebrow has a more neutral or descriptive tone, while ordinary can have a negative or dismissive tone depending on the context.
- 5Degree: Middlebrow implies a degree of quality or merit, while ordinary does not necessarily imply any particular level of quality or merit.
Remember this!
Middlebrow and ordinary are both words used to describe something that is not exceptional or extraordinary. However, middlebrow has a more positive connotation and is typically used in the context of culture, art, or intellectual pursuits, while ordinary is more neutral and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
