Vulgarian

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Pronunciation: /ˌvʌlˈɡɛriən/

Definitions of vulgarian

noun a person who is vulgar or lacks good taste in manners or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The vulgarian laughed loudly at the party.

A2 The vulgarian's crude jokes made everyone uncomfortable.

B1 The vulgarian's lack of manners was evident in his behavior.

B2 The vulgarian's tasteless comments offended many people.

C1 The vulgarian's behavior was seen as uncouth and inappropriate by the sophisticated crowd.

C2 The vulgarian's crass behavior was a constant source of embarrassment for his friends.

Examples of vulgarian in a Sentence

formal The socialite was appalled by the behavior of the vulgarian at the charity gala.

informal I can't believe that vulgarian's rude comments at the dinner party.

slang That guy is such a vulgarian, always making inappropriate jokes.

figurative His taste in art was that of a vulgarian, preferring flashy and gaudy pieces over more refined works.

Grammatical Forms of vulgarian

past tense

vulgarized

plural

vulgarians

comparative

more vulgar

superlative

most vulgar

present tense

vulgarizes

future tense

will vulgarize

perfect tense

has vulgarized

continuous tense

is vulgarizing

singular

vulgarian

positive degree

vulgar

infinitive

to vulgarize

gerund

vulgarizing

participle

vulgarized

Origin and Evolution of vulgarian

First Known Use: 0016 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vulgarian' originated from the Latin word 'vulgaris' which means common or ordinary.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is common or unrefined, the term 'vulgarian' has evolved to refer to someone who is ostentatious or lacking in good taste.