Sentences

babbitt in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Babbitt refers to a person who embodies the complacent, materialistic attitudes of the middle class, often associated with the 1922 novel by Sinclair Lewis that critiques American consumerism.

Sample Sentences

  1. Babbitt was a novel that captured the essence of American consumerism in the 1920s.
  2. The term 'Babbitt' has come to symbolize the complacency of the middle class.
  3. In his pursuit of success, he often overlooked the deeper values of life.
  4. His friends referred to him as a typical Babbitt, focused solely on material wealth.
  5. The protagonist's journey in the book prompts readers to reflect on their own lives.
  6. Babbitt's character is a critique of the social norms of his time.
  7. She found his Babbitt-like tendencies frustrating in their lack of depth.
  8. The satire in Babbitt remains relevant, even in today's consumer-driven society.
  9. After reading Babbitt, I realized how easily one can fall into societal expectations.
  10. His life mirrored that of a Babbitt, always striving for more without questioning why.

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