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- Dictionaryvul·gar/ˈvəlɡər/
adjective
- 1. lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined: "the vulgar trappings of wealth" Similar Opposite
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word vulgar, from lacking in good taste or morals to generally accepted or common. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of vulgar.
Vulgar means not suitable, simple, dignified or beautiful; not in the style preferred by the upper classes of society, or rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex and the body in an unpleasant way. See more meanings, synonyms, antonyms and translations of vulgar.
From the Latin vulgus, meaning "the common people," vulgar is an adjective that can describe anything from the sexually explicit to the merely ugly and crass. A crude joke could be considered vulgar, as could a breach of etiquette at a dinner party.
Vulgar definition: characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste. See examples of VULGAR used in a sentence.
Vulgar means lacking in taste, refinement, or decency, or spoken by the common people. It can also refer to a form of a language, such as Latin vulgar. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.
Vulgar means rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex and the body in an unpleasant way. It also means not showing good judgment about what is suitable or pleasant to look at.
Vulgar means not having or showing good taste, not polite, pleasant or well behaved. It can also mean rude and likely to offend. See synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes.
