Vulgarity: meaning, definitions and examples
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vulgarity
[ vʌlˈɡærəti ]
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.