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volgare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • common adjective Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
  • crude adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
  • gross adjective Disgusting or unpleasant.
  • sleazy adjective Dishonest, corrupt, or morally low, often in a sordid or seedy way.
  • vulgar adj Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.

Senses

volgare is used for these senses in English:

  • base (archaic) Of low social standing or rank; vulgar, common.
  • common Simple, ordinary or vulgar.
  • crude Lacking tact or taste.
  • gross (informal, North America, AU) Causing disgust.
  • gross Lacking refinement in behaviour or manner; offending a standard of morality.
  • sleazy Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.
  • vulgar Debased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

common — full definition

  1. adjective Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
  2. adjective Shared by two or more people or things.
  3. adjective Ordinary or unremarkable, sometimes used to suggest something is unrefined or lacking class.
  4. noun An open area of land, especially in a town, that everyone is free to use.

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