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