vulgarity
noun
vul·gar·i·ty
ˌvəl-ˈger-rə-tē 
-ˈga-rə-
plural vulgarities
1
: something vulgar
2
: the quality or state of being vulgar
Examples of vulgarity in a Sentence
a comedian known for her vulgarity
I was shocked by the vulgarity of his language.
He uttered a vulgarity and was silent.
We have a policy against printing vulgarities in our magazine.
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The juxtaposition of popular art’s messy vulgarity with the pristine aspirations of high art is surprisingly uninvolving.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Higher courts often interpret whether cases fall under the protections of the First Amendment.
Freedom of speech, including vulgarity, is common in such cases.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025
During the presentation by PMM Chesterton, which wants to redevelop the golf course, Kowalski used a vulgarity to describe how the houses would be too close to each other.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
The fans in Section 204, directly beyond where a right fielder stands, eschewed artistry for straight-up vulgarity.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
Higher courts often interpret whether cases fall under the protections of the First Amendment.
Freedom of speech, including vulgarity, is common in such cases.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025
During the presentation by PMM Chesterton, which wants to redevelop the golf course, Kowalski used a vulgarity to describe how the houses would be too close to each other.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
The fans in Section 204, directly beyond where a right fielder stands, eschewed artistry for straight-up vulgarity.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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“Vulgarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vulgarity. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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vulgarity
noun
vul·gar·i·ty
ˌvəl-ˈgar-ət-ē
plural vulgarities
1
: the quality or state of being vulgar
2
: something vulgar
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