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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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.
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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
Could all this jocular, misogynistic vulgarity influence anybody?
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Finally, women need to call this type of vulgarity out instead of being demure!
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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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
Could all this jocular, misogynistic vulgarity influence anybody?
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Finally, women need to call this type of vulgarity out instead of being demure!
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vulgarity
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“Vulgarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vulgarity. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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