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- [vuhl-gar-i-tee]
- /vʌlˈgær ɪ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vuhl-gar-i-tee]
- /vʌlˈgær ɪ ti/
Definitions of vulgarities word
- noun plural vulgarities the state or quality of being vulgar: the vulgarity of his remark. 1
- noun plural vulgarities something vulgar, as an act or expression. 1
- noun vulgarities plural of vulgarity. 0
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Origin of vulgarities
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80, vulgarity is from the Late Latin word vulgāritās commonness, the public. See vulgar, -ity
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Parts of speech for Vulgarities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vulgarities popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
vulgarities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vulgarities
noun vulgarities
- barbarities — Plural form of barbarity.
- corruptions — Plural form of corruption.
- dysphemisms — Plural form of dysphemism.
- gaucheries — Plural form of gaucherie.
- improprieties — Plural form of impropriety.
Antonyms for vulgarities
noun vulgarities
- delicacies — something delightful or pleasing, especially a choice food considered with regard to its rarity, costliness, or the like: Caviar is a great delicacy.
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