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vulgarian

[vuhl-gair-ee-uhn]

vulgarian Definition

  • 1an unrefined, vulgar person
  • 2a person who is lacking in taste, manners, or culture

Using vulgarian: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vulgarian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a vulgarian who had no idea how to behave in polite society.

  • Example

    The party was ruined by a group of loud and obnoxious vulgarians.

  • Example

    She was embarrassed by her husband's vulgarian behavior at the restaurant.

vulgarian Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vulgarian

Antonyms for vulgarian

Phrases with vulgarian

  • a person who has recently acquired wealth and is considered to be lacking in taste or refinement

    Example

    The nouveau vulgarian flaunted his wealth by buying gaudy and ostentatious items.

  • a person who may appear refined but has vulgar tendencies or preferences

    Example

    Despite his polished exterior, he was a vulgarian at heart, preferring lowbrow entertainment and indulging in crude humor.

  • art that is considered to be lacking in taste or artistic merit

    Example

    Many critics dismissed the artist's work as vulgarian art, lacking in originality and depth.

Origins of vulgarian

from the Latin 'vulgaris', meaning 'common'

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Summary: vulgarian in Brief

'Vulgarian' [vuhl-gair-ee-uhn] refers to an unrefined, vulgar person who lacks taste, manners, or culture. It is often used to describe someone who behaves poorly in polite society, such as 'She was embarrassed by her husband's vulgarian behavior at the restaurant.' The term extends into phrases like 'nouveau vulgarian,' denoting a person who has recently acquired wealth and is considered lacking in taste, and 'vulgarian art,' referring to art that is considered lacking in artistic merit.