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vulgarlacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvʌlɡər/

Korean meaning: 천박한, 저속한, 품위 없는

Korean pronunciation: **벌**거

Example Sentences

  • The billionaire's vulgar display of wealth included gold-plated toilets and diamond-encrusted toothbrushes.
  • She found his vulgar jokes inappropriate for a professional meeting.
  • The restaurant's vulgar pink and gold decor made it look like a teenager's fantasy palace.

vulgar

ADJECTIVE

//ˈvʌlɡər//

lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined

vulgar concept
💡 Concept

A diner's vulgar eating habits shock the elegant restaurant patrons

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vulgar rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

This vulgar burglar is particularly loud!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvʌlɡər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvʌlɡə/

🌳Etymology

Rootvulg-
Suffix--ar

Origin

From Latin 'vulgaris' meaning 'of or pertaining to the common people,' derived from 'vulgus' meaning 'the common people or masses.' The word entered English in the 14th century and evolved to mean lacking refinement or good taste.

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🎵Rhyme

burglarcircularparticular
burglar
circular
particular

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The billionaire's vulgar display of wealth included gold-plated toilets and diamond-encrusted toothbrushes.

She found his vulgar jokes inappropriate for a professional meeting.

😄 Fun example

The restaurant's vulgar pink and gold decor made it look like a teenager's fantasy palace.

Despite his wealth, his vulgar manners revealed his lack of education.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

crudecoarsetastelesscrassuncouth

Antonyms

refinedsophisticatedelegant

Related

obsceneindecentinappropriateoffensiverude