vulgar — lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvʌlɡər/
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
His vulgar joke at dinner made everyone freeze mid-bite.
This vulgar burglar is particularly loud!
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
vulg- (common people, from Latin vulgus) + -ar (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = vulgar (of or relating to the common people; lacking sophistication)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Despite his wealth, his vulgar manners revealed his lack of education.”
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