vulgarity

noun
UK: /vʌlˈɡær.ə.ti/
US: /vʌlˈɡer.ə.ti/

  1. Offensive language or behavior.

    1. The comedian's act was full of vulgarity.
    2. The film was criticized for its gratuitous vulgarity and violence.

  2. The state of being crude or lacking refinement.

    1. She was offended by the vulgarity of his manners.
    2. The vulgarity of the new decorations clashed with the house's elegant style.

Synonyms

obscenity ribaldry indecency
vulgarity transitive-verb

  1. To make something vulgar.

    1. They vulgarity the beauty of old traditions.
    2. The artist vulgarity the meaning of the novel in her interpretation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vulgarity" in English means: Offensive language or behavior., The state of being crude or lacking refinement..

The phonetic transcription of "vulgarity" is /vʌlˈɡær.ə.ti/ in British English and /vʌlˈɡer.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vulgarity": obscenity, ribaldry, indecency.

Example usage of "vulgarity": "The comedian's act was full of vulgarity.". More examples on the page.