vulgar
1 antonym for vulgar — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.
“His vulgar jokes made half the room uncomfortable.”
2. adj
Relating to ordinary people rather than the elite or educated classes; common or unrefined.
“The professor traced how Latin evolved into the vulgar tongues of medieval Europe.”
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How to use vulgar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
vulgar language
vulgar joke
vulgar display
Etymology
From Latin vulgaris, "of the common people," from vulgus, "the crowd, the masses."
Full origin of vulgar →Frequently asked questions
What does “vulgar” mean?
The word “vulgar” means crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour. In plain terms, crude or tasteless — or, in an older sense, simply "of ordinary people" rather than refined or elite.
How do you pronounce “vulgar”?
“Vulgar” is pronounced VUHL-guh (/ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vulgar” in a sentence?
Here is “vulgar” used in a sentence: “His vulgar jokes made half the room uncomfortable.”
What part of speech is “vulgar”?
“Vulgar” is an adjective.
Where does the word “vulgar” come from?
The word “vulgar” comes from Latin. From Latin vulgaris, "of the common people," from vulgus, "the crowd, the masses.".
Is “vulgar” a common word?
“Vulgar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “vulgar” have?
“Vulgar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.
