Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Vul·gar

   /ˈvəlɡər/

   

   adjective

   • 1. lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined: "the vulgar trappings of wealth" Similar tastelessgrosscrassunrefinedtawdryostentatiousflamboyantoverelaborateoverdoneshowyflashygaudygarishbrassykitschtinsellyflauntingglaringbrashloudharshinformal:flashtackyover the topOTTglitzyswankyimpoliteill-manneredunmannerlyindecorousunseemlyill-bredboorishlowlow-mindedgrossuncouthcruderoughuncultureduncultivatedunsophisticatedunrefinedilliterateuneducatedphilistinecommonordinarylow-bornplebeianinformal:yobbishloutishplebbyignorantarchaic:basebornOpposite tastefulrestrainedgenteeldecorous
   • ▪ making explicit and offensive reference to sex or bodily functions; coarse and rude: "a vulgar joke" Similar rudeindecentindelicateoffensivedistastefulobnoxiousrisquésuggestiveracyearthyoff colorcolorfulcoarsecruderibaldRabelaisianbawdyobscenelewdsalaciouslicentiousviledepravedsordidsmuttydirtyfilthypornographicX-ratedscatologicalprofanefoulfoul-mouthedblasphemousabusivescurrilousinformal:sleazypornopornraunchynaughtybluesteamyspicylocker-roomfruitysaucynear the knuckleclose to the bonegamyeuphemistic:adultrare:concupiscentOpposite decentwholesomeinoffensive
   • ▪ characteristic of or belonging to the masses.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin vulgaris, from vulgus ‘common people’. The original senses were ‘used in ordinary calculations’ (surviving in vulgar fraction) and ‘in ordinary use, used by the people’ (surviving in vulgar tongue).

   Derivatives

   • 1. vulgarly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • V

     4

   • U

     1

   • L

     1

   • G

     2

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVULGAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex and the body in an unpleasant way: It was an extremely vulgar joke. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › vulgarVULGAR Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › vulgar

   • Cached

   Vulgar definition: characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste. See examples of VULGAR used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVULGAR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex and the body in an unpleasant way: vulgar jokes / language. vulgar adjective (NOT SUITABLE) not showing good judgment about what is suitable or pleasant to look at: a vulgar shade of yellow. vulgarity. noun [ U ] uk / vʌlˈɡærəti / us.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvulgar adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   Definition of vulgar adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVULGAR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

   • Cached

   rude and likely to upset or anger people, especially by referring to sex and the body in an unpleasant way: vulgar jokes / language. vulgar adjective (NOT SUITABLE) not showing good judgment about what is suitable or pleasant to look at: a vulgar shade of yellow. vulgarity. noun [ U ] uk / vʌlˈɡærəti / us.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVULGAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   23 hours ago · 1. adjective. If you describe something as vulgar, you think it is in bad taste or of poor artistic quality. [disapproval] I think it's a very vulgar house. The film is tasteless, vulgar and even badly shot. Synonyms: tasteless, common, flashy, low More Synonyms of vulgar. vulgarity (vʌlgærɪti ) uncountable noun.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › vulgarVulgar - definition of vulgar by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › vulgar

   • Cached

   vulgar. 1. marked by lack of taste, culture, delicacy, manners, etc: vulgar behaviour; vulgar language. 2. (Linguistics) ( often capital; usually prenominal) denoting a form of a language, esp of Latin, current among common people, esp at a period when the formal language is archaic and not in general spoken use.