vulgarity

/vʌl'gæriti/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality or state of being vulgar: This refers to a lack of sophistication, good taste, or refinement in manners, language, or style.
    • A vulgar act, expression, or object: This refers to a specific instance or example of crude or offensive behavior, speech, or appearance.
Usage
  • Vulgarity is an uncountable noun when describing the general quality.
    • The film was criticized for its sheer vulgarity.
  • Vulgarity can be a countable noun when referring to specific instances.
    • His jokes were nothing but cheap vulgarities.
Examples
  • The comedian's act relied heavily on vulgarity, which many in the audience found offensive.
  • She was shocked by the vulgarity of the graffiti on the wall.
  • He apologized for the vulgarity of his earlier remark.
Advanced Usage
  • "an affront to decency": A phrase used to describe an extreme or shocking act of vulgarity.
    • The politician's speech was an affront to decency, filled with vulgarities.
  • "to descend into vulgarity": To begin behaving or speaking in a crude or unrefined manner.
    • The debate quickly descended into vulgarity and personal insults.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vulgar (adj): Lacking sophistication or good taste; coarse and rude.
    • a vulgar display of wealth
  • Vulgarly (adv): In a vulgar manner.
    • He was vulgarly dressed for the formal occasion.
Synonyms
  • Crudeness: The quality of being rudely simple or undeveloped.
  • Coarseness: Lack of refinement in manners or language.
  • Grossness: The quality of being unpleasantly coarse or blatant.
  • Tastelessness: Lack of aesthetic or social taste.
Antonyms
  • Refinement: The quality of being elegant, cultured, or polished.
  • Sophistication: The quality of being experienced and cultured.
  • Decorum: Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
  • Elegance: The quality of being graceful and stylish.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "to sink to new depths of vulgarity": To behave in a way that is even more crude or offensive than before.
    • The tabloid's headlines have sunk to new depths of vulgarity.
Noun
  1. the quality of lacking taste and refinement

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