Vulgarian

/vʌlˈɡeriən/
noun

A person who is not polite or well-mannered and lacks cultural refinement.

Despite his vast fortune, he acted like a vulgarian with no sense of common decency or decorum.
Visual representation of "vulgarian" - A person who is not polite or well-mannered and lacks cultural refinement.

Often appears as...

  • act like a vulgarian
  • behave like a vulgarian

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Disapproving

noun

A person who is not polite or well-mannered and lacks cultural refinement.

Despite his vast fortune, he acted like a vulgarian with no sense of common decency or decorum.
Visual representation of "vulgarian" - A person who is not polite or well-mannered and lacks cultural refinement.

Often appears as...

  • act like a vulgarian
  • behave like a vulgarian

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

The word 'vulgarian' often implies negative judgement about someone's behavior or social grace.

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His loud laughter and rude jokes at the opera marked him as a vulgarian.
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Cultural Refinement

'Vulgarian' indicates a lack of cultural knowledge that is expected in certain social situations.

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He was branded a vulgarian for mistaking the salad fork for the dinner fork.
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Socio-Economic Implications

Being a vulgarian is not related to wealth; even wealthy people can be considered vulgar.

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Despite her designer clothes, many considered her a vulgarian because of her coarse language.
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Negative Connotation

The word 'vulgarian' often implies negative judgement about someone's behavior or social grace.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
His loud laughter and rude jokes at the opera marked him as a vulgarian.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Refinement

'Vulgarian' indicates a lack of cultural knowledge that is expected in certain social situations.

Illustration for Cultural Refinement
He was branded a vulgarian for mistaking the salad fork for the dinner fork.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Socio-Economic Implications

Being a vulgarian is not related to wealth; even wealthy people can be considered vulgar.

Illustration for Socio-Economic Implications
Despite her designer clothes, many considered her a vulgarian because of her coarse language.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

The word 'vulgarian' often implies negative judgement about someone's behavior or social grace.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
His loud laughter and rude jokes at the opera marked him as a vulgarian.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Refinement

'Vulgarian' indicates a lack of cultural knowledge that is expected in certain social situations.

Illustration for Cultural Refinement
He was branded a vulgarian for mistaking the salad fork for the dinner fork.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Socio-Economic Implications

Being a vulgarian is not related to wealth; even wealthy people can be considered vulgar.

Illustration for Socio-Economic Implications
Despite her designer clothes, many considered her a vulgarian because of her coarse language.
Visual representation of the word "Vulgarian"

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