vulgarian — a person who lacks sophistication or good taste; someone who is unrefined and displays their wealth or status in a crude manner
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who lacks sophistication or good taste; someone who is unrefined and displays their wealth or status in a crude manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /vʌlˈɡɛriən/
Example Sentences
- The tech billionaire was considered a vulgarian for buying a solid gold toilet just to show off his wealth.
- Despite his expensive taste, his lack of manners marked him as a vulgarian among high society.
- She called him a vulgarian after he loudly bragged about his salary at the charity dinner.
vulgarian
NOUN[/vʌlˈɡɛriən/]
a person who lacks sophistication or good taste; someone who is unrefined and displays their wealth or status in a crude manner
a man in an expensive but gaudy gold suit loudly brags about his expensive watch while waving it around for everyone to see. He speaks with food in his mouth and gestures wildly with his fork, completely ignoring proper dining etiquette. His crude behavior and flashy display of wealth makes other diners uncomfortable and embarrassed. The refined guests at nearby tables look away in disgust and whisper among themselves about his inappropriate conduct. a person who lacks sophistication and displays their wealth in a crude, unrefined manner
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vulgus' meaning 'common people' or 'masses.' Originally neutral, it developed negative connotations when aristocrats used it dismissively to describe commoners as crude or lacking refinement.
Breakdown
vulgar- (from Latin 'vulgus' meaning common people) + -ian (suffix meaning 'one who is' or 'relating to')
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📝Examples
“The tech billionaire was considered a vulgarian for buying a solid gold toilet just to show off his wealth.”
“Despite his expensive taste, his lack of manners marked him as a vulgarian among high society.”
“She called him a vulgarian after he loudly bragged about his salary at the charity dinner.”
“The art critic dismissed the collector as a mere vulgarian who bought famous paintings like trophies.”
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