What is another word for bourgeois taste?
Pronunciation: [bˈʊ͡əʒwɑː tˈe͡ɪst] (IPA) 
Bourgeois taste, a term coined in the 18th century, refers to the preferences of the middle-class for material possessions, cultural pursuits, and lifestyle choices. Synonyms for bourgeois taste include conformity, conventionality, mainstream, ordinary, mundane, and pedestrian. The term also suggests a lack of creativity, individuality, and sophistication. Other synonyms include pretension, snobbery, and ostentation. While the bourgeoisie have been known for their love of luxury and status symbols, they have also been criticized for their narrow-mindedness and lack of imagination. Synonyms such as banality, insipidity, and monotony, reflect this criticism and point to the need for more diversity and originality in aesthetic and cultural expression.
