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

Synonyms of vulgarity

• rudeness
• crassness
• lowness
• grossness
• roughness
• coarseness
• crudeness

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, prosecutors say swastikas, antisemitic slogans and vulgarity were spray-painted on pillars underneath M-53 and Canal, a brick wall near a business and an electrical box at a second business. —Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026

His vulgarity, insults and threats do not make America great. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026

The values are different now, the lifestyles, the accepted vulgarity, the manners, the view of what’s patriotic and what’s not, the concept of service. —Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026

It is hoped that political ad campaigns would aim to lessen the meanness and divisiveness and vulgarity that have damaged our democracy. —Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for vulgarity

• alterity
• asperity
• austerity
• celerity
• dexterity
• disparity
• hilarity
• molarity
• planarity
• polarity
• posterity
• prosperity

Kids Definition

vulgarity

noun

vul·​gar·​i·​ty ˌvəl-ˈgar-ət-ē 

plural vulgarities

1

: the quality or state of being vulgar

2

: something vulgar