vulgarism

/'vʌlgərizm/
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vulgarism

A student learns to avoid using a vulgarism in formal writing.

Definition

Noun: 1. An offensive or indecent word or phrase: A vulgarism is a word or expression that is considered crude, coarse, or offensive, often because it refers to bodily functions, sex, or other taboo subjects in a direct and socially unacceptable way. 2. The quality of lacking taste and refinement: This meaning refers to the state or characteristic of being vulgar, showing a lack of sophistication, good taste, or cultural polish in behavior, manners, or expression.

Usage Examples
  • As an offensive word or phrase:
    • The comedian's routine was criticized for its reliance on cheap vulgarisms.
    • Using that vulgarism in a formal meeting is completely inappropriate.
  • As the quality of being vulgar:
    • The vulgarism of his jokes made many guests uncomfortable at the dinner party.
    • Critics dismissed the artwork as mere vulgarism, lacking any subtlety or depth.
Advanced Usage
  • Linguistic/Stylistic Context: In linguistics and literary criticism, a "vulgarism" is specifically marked as a non-standard, coarse word that is avoided in formal or polite discourse. Its use is often a deliberate stylistic choice to portray a character's background, emotional state, or to create a specific tone.
    • The author used vulgarisms in the dialogue to emphasize the character's rough upbringing and anger.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vulgar (adjective): Lacking sophistication or good taste; coarse and rude.
    • He made a vulgar gesture.
  • Vulgarity (noun): The state or quality of being vulgar. This is more commonly used than "vulgarism" for the second definition (the quality of being vulgar).
    • She was shocked by the vulgarity of their comments.
  • Vulgarize (verb): To make vulgar or common; to debase.
    • Some fear television will vulgarize high culture.
Synonyms
  • Profanity: Blasphemous or obscene language.
  • Obscenity: Extremely offensive or indecent language or behavior.
  • Coarseness: The quality of being rough or harsh in manner or speech.
  • Crudity: The quality of being rudely simple or undeveloped; offensiveness in speech or behavior.
Antonyms
  • Refinement: The quality of being cultured, polished, or elegant.
  • Decorum: Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
  • Propriety: Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
  • Euphemism: A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.
vulgarism

A student learns to avoid using a vulgarism in formal writing.

Noun
  1. the quality of lacking taste and refinement
  2. an offensive or indecent word or phrase

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