Vulgar: meaning, definitions and examples

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vulgar

[ ˈvʌlɡər ]

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language

Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined. Characterized by ignorance or lack of good manners.

Synonyms

crude, indecent, rough, uncouth

Examples of usage

His vulgar language offended many people at the party.
She was embarrassed by her friend's vulgar behavior at the restaurant.

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art

Lacking in cultivation, perception, or taste; common; plebeian; low; unrefined.

Synonyms

coarse, common, lowbrow, tasteless

Examples of usage

The painting was criticized for its vulgar style and lack of artistic merit.
The artist rejected the idea of creating a vulgar piece of art.

Translations

Translations of the word "vulgar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vulgar

🇮🇳 अश्लील

🇩🇪 vulgär

🇮🇩 kasar

🇺🇦 вульгарний

🇵🇱 wulgarny

🇯🇵 下品な (げひんな)

🇫🇷 vulgaire

🇪🇸 vulgar

🇹🇷 kaba

🇰🇷 저속한

🇸🇦 بذيء

🇨🇿 vulgární

🇸🇰 vulgárny

🇨🇳 粗俗的 (cū sú de)

🇸🇮 vulgaren

🇮🇸 vulgari

🇰🇿 дөрекі

🇬🇪 ვულგარული

🇦🇿 vulqar

🇲🇽 vulgar

Word origin

The word 'vulgar' originated from the Latin word 'vulgaris', which means 'common' or 'ordinary'. Over time, it evolved to refer to things that are lacking in refinement or good taste. The term has been used to describe language, behavior, and art that is considered crude or unrefined.