Vulgarity: meaning, definitions and examples

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vulgarity

 

[ vʌlˈɡærəti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

use of offensive language

Vulgarity refers to the quality of being vulgar or using offensive language, behavior, or attitudes. It can include profanity, obscenities, or inappropriate actions that are considered socially unacceptable.

Synonyms

crudeness, obscenity, profanity

Examples of usage

  • Her speech was filled with vulgarity, shocking the audience.
  • I was taken aback by the vulgarity of his jokes.

Translations

Translations of the word "vulgarity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vulgaridade

🇮🇳 अश्लीलता

🇩🇪 Vulgärität

🇮🇩 kekasaran

🇺🇦 вульгарність

🇵🇱 wulgarność

🇯🇵 卑猥

🇫🇷 vulgarité

🇪🇸 vulgaridad

🇹🇷 kabalık

🇰🇷 저속함

🇸🇦 فحش

🇨🇿 vulgárnost

🇸🇰 vulgárnosť

🇨🇳 粗俗

🇸🇮 vulgarizmi

🇮🇸 ruddaskapur

🇰🇿 дөрекілік

🇬🇪 ვულგარულობა

🇦🇿 vulqarlıq

🇲🇽 vulgaridad

Word origin

The word 'vulgarity' originated from the Latin word 'vulgaris', meaning 'common' or 'ordinary'. Over time, it evolved to refer to behavior or language considered crude or offensive. The concept of vulgarity has been present in various cultures throughout history, with societal norms dictating what is deemed appropriate or inappropriate.

See also: vulgarly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,262, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.