vulgarity

[ vuhl-gar-i-tee ]

noun

, plural vul·gar·i·ties.

1. the state or quality of being vulgar:

   the vulgarity of his remark.

   Synonyms: tastelessness, grossness, crudeness, indelicacy

2. something vulgar, as an act or expression.

vulgarity

/ vʌlˈɡærɪtɪ /

noun

1. the condition of being vulgar; lack of good manners
2. a vulgar action, phrase, etc

Other Words From

• nonvul·gari·ty noun plural nonvulgarities

Word History and Origins

Origin of vulgarity¹

First recorded in 1570–80, vulgarity is from the Late Latin word vulgāritās commonness, the public. See vulgar, -ity

Example Sentences

West Hollywood resident Bill Bekkala, 65, sent me a list of Trump outrages, hypocrisy, vulgarity, lies, insults and assorted travesties that’s longer than this column and is still a work in progress.

From Los Angeles Times

In the new special you literally say “s—” two times, and there is no vulgarity, offensive material or controversial topics.

From Los Angeles Times

This is also a woman who chided her granddaughter that “vulgarity is no substitute for wit,” while proudly and without apology wielding her class-conscious vulgarity over her family and the servants.

From Salon

“We can survive sleaze and vulgarity in a president,” Diamond wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Druski ultimately broke through with anthropological humor videos tinged with vulgarity.

From New York Times

Related Words

• obscenity
• profanity