Dumb and Lowbrow

Dumb

Dumb adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: don't call him dumb just because he makes the occasional mistake like the rest of us

Lowbrow and dumb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lowbrow" instead an adjective "Dumb".

Nearby Words: dumbness, dumbly, dumbed, dumbing

Lowbrow

Lowbrow adjective - Lacking in refinement or good taste.

Dumb and lowbrow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dumb" instead an adjective "Lowbrow".

Nearby Word: lowbrowed

Both words in one sentence

  • The trailer for Rob Schneider's 2010 movie 'The Chosen One' makes it seem like it is another dumb lowbrow comedy, similar to his earlier works like Deuce Bigalow and The Animal.
  • Film / Roxanne Book Dumb: Chris isn't a complete idiot, and he does have a kind of lowbrow wit and basic ability to appreciate natural beauty as revealed in his conversations with Sandy, but he clearly doesn't have a ton of formal education and often finds his baser instincts clouding his judgment.
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