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- Dictionaryvulgar/ˈvʌlɡə/
adjective
- 1. lacking sophistication or good taste: "a vulgar check suit" Similar Opposite
- 2. making explicit and offensive reference to sex or bodily functions; coarse and rude: "a vulgar joke" Similar Opposite
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word vulgar, from lacking in good taste or morals to generally accepted or common. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of vulgar.
Vulgar means not suitable, simple, dignified or beautiful; not in the style preferred by the upper classes of society, or rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex and the body in an unpleasant way. See more meanings, synonyms, antonyms and translations of vulgar.
Vulgar definition: characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste. See examples of VULGAR used in a sentence.
From the Latin vulgus, meaning "the common people," vulgar is an adjective that can describe anything from the sexually explicit to the merely ugly and crass. A crude joke could be considered vulgar, as could a breach of etiquette at a dinner party.
adjective. /ˈvʌlɡə (r)/ /ˈvʌlɡər/ not having or showing good taste; not polite, pleasant or well behaved synonym coarse, in bad taste. a vulgar man. vulgar decorations. She found their laughter and noisy games coarse and rather vulgar. She gave a rather vulgar laugh. Want to learn more?
Vulgar means lacking in taste, refinement, or decency, or spoken by the common people. It can also refer to a form of a language, such as Latin vulgar. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.
Learn the meaning of vulgar as an adjective to describe something or someone that lacks taste, culture, or refinement, or that is rude, coarse, or obscene. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word frequency of vulgar in British and American English.
