English Explanatory Dictionary

vulgarity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being vulgar.
  2. An offensive or obscene act or expression.

Pronunciation

/vʌlˈɡɜɹɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vulgarity.wav

Word forms

vulgarity vulgarities

Etymology

From vulgar + -ity, from Latin vulgaritas.

Synonyms

scurrility profanity

Related words

vulgar
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