Good-bad
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Enjoyably schlocky, poor in quality but nonetheless compelling.
"The existence of good bad literature—the fact that one can be amused or excited or even moved by a book that one's intellect simply refuses to take seriously—is a reminder that art is not the same thing as cerebration."
Example
More examples"The existence of good bad literature—the fact that one can be amused or excited or even moved by a book that one's intellect simply refuses to take seriously—is a reminder that art is not the same thing as cerebration."
Etymology
Attributed to G. K. Chesterton.
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