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adjective \ˈlō-ˈgrād\

Definition of low–grade

  1. 1 :  of inferior grade or quality

  2. 2 :  being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, least serious, or least competent a low–grade fever a low–grade infection

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First Known Use of low–grade

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low–grade Synonyms

Synonyms
bad, bargain-basement, bum, cheapjack, cheesy, coarse, common, crappy [slang], cut-rate, el cheapo, execrable, gimcrack, inferior, junky, lousy, low-grade, low-rent, mediocre, miserable, poor, rotten, rubbishy, schlock (or schlocky also shlock or shlocky), second-rate, shoddy, sleazy, terrible, trashy, trumpery, wretched
Antonyms
excellent, fine, first-class, first-rate, good, high-grade, superior, top-notch
Related Words
useless, valueless, worthless; indifferent, lackluster, second-class; brummagem, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, kitsch, kitschy, meretricious, ostentatious, showy, splashy, swank (or swanky), tawdry; seedy, shabby, tacky; counterfeit, fake, phony (also phoney), sham; supercheap, ultracheap
Near Antonyms
elegant, handsome, tasteful; handcrafted, polished, refined

LOW–GRADE Defined for English Language Learners

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adjective

Definition of low–grade for English Language Learners

  • : of poor quality

  • : not very strong or severe

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low–grade

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adjective \ˈlō-ˈgrād\

Medical Definition of low–grade

  1. :  being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, or least competent a low–grade fever a low–grade infection—compare high-grade

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