midcult
/ˈmɪdˌkʌlt/
noun
- Cultural products (such as books, movies, or art) that are intended to be popular and accessible but also try to seem sophisticated or highbrow; middlebrow culture.
- The novel was dismissed by critics as midcult, offering easy emotions without real depth.
- The museum's exhibition was criticized as midcult, appealing to tourists rather than art lovers.
- Many television dramas today are midcult, blending serious themes with predictable plots.
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