Vulgarize

Pronunciation: /ˈvʌlɡəˌraɪz/

Definitions of vulgarize

verb to make something vulgar or coarse in style or content

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to vulgarize the language in my writing.

A2 It's important not to vulgarize cultural traditions.

B1 Some comedians vulgarize their jokes to appeal to a wider audience.

B2 The movie's script was vulgarized in the adaptation process.

C1 The author refused to allow the film adaptation to vulgarize the themes of the book.

C2 Critics accused the TV show of vulgarizing serious social issues for entertainment purposes.

Examples of vulgarize in a Sentence

formal It is important not to vulgarize the language when writing formal documents.

informal Please don't vulgarize the conversation with inappropriate jokes.

slang I can't believe he vulgarized that song by adding explicit lyrics.

figurative The artist's attempt to vulgarize the classic painting was met with criticism.

Grammatical Forms of vulgarize

• past tense: vulgarized
• plural: vulgarizes
• comparative: more vulgarized
• superlative: most vulgarized
• present tense: vulgarizes
• future tense: will vulgarize
• perfect tense: has vulgarized
• continuous tense: is vulgarizing
• singular: vulgarize
• positive degree: vulgarize
• infinitive: to vulgarize
• gerund: vulgarizing
• participle: vulgarized

Origin and Evolution of vulgarize

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vulgarize' originated from the Latin word 'vulgaris' meaning common or ordinary.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'vulgarize' was used to refer to making something common or widely known. Over time, it evolved to also mean to make something crude or indecent.