Vulgarly: meaning, definitions and examples

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vulgarly

 

[ ˈvʌlɡərli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inappropriately

In a vulgar manner; indecently; coarsely; impolitely.

Synonyms

coarsely, impolitely, indecently

Examples of usage

  • He spoke vulgarly to the waitress, making inappropriate comments.
  • She dressed vulgarly, attracting unwanted attention.
  • The comedian's jokes were vulgarly offensive to many audience members.
Context #2 | Adverb

crudely

In a vulgar manner; without refinement or taste.

Synonyms

crudely, tastelessly, unrefined

Examples of usage

  • He painted vulgarly, without regard for artistic standards.
  • The novel was written vulgarly, lacking sophistication.
  • The show featured vulgarly humor, appealing to a certain audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "vulgarly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vulgarmente

🇮🇳 अशिष्टता से

🇩🇪 vulgär

🇮🇩 dengan kasar

🇺🇦 вульгарно

🇵🇱 wulgarnie

🇯🇵 下品に (gehin ni)

🇫🇷 vulgèrement

🇪🇸 vulgarmente

🇹🇷 aşırı derecede

🇰🇷 저속하게 (jeosokhage)

🇸🇦 بصورة فظة (biṣūrat faḍḥa)

🇨🇿 vulgárně

🇸🇰 vulgárne

🇨🇳 粗俗地 (cūsú dì)

🇸🇮 vulgarnost

🇮🇸 vulgarly

🇰🇿 вульгарно (vulgarnо)

🇬🇪 ვულგარულად (vulgaraulad)

🇦🇿 vulqar şəkildə

🇲🇽 vulgarmente

Etymology

The word 'vulgarly' is derived from the Latin word 'vulgaris', meaning common or ordinary. Over time, it has come to be associated with actions or speech that are considered indecent, coarse, or lacking refinement. The use of 'vulgarly' can be traced back to the 16th century, where it was used to describe behavior that was not in accordance with societal norms. Today, it is often used to criticize behavior or language that is considered inappropriate or offensive.

See also: vulgarity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,858, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.