Vulgarian
//vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A vulgar individual, especially one who emphasizes or is oblivious to his or her vulgar qualities.
"He was by this time on the deck, but he had the art to be quite unapproachable; the friendliest vulgarian, three parts drunk, would have known better than take liberties..."
- 2 a vulgar person (especially someone who makes a vulgar display of wealth) wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Having the characteristics of a vulgarian, vulgar.
"Your vulgarian friend is downstairs, denting innocent people's fenders."
Example
More examples"He was by this time on the deck, but he had the art to be quite unapproachable; the friendliest vulgarian, three parts drunk, would have known better than take liberties..."
Etymology
From vulgar + -ian. Compare Late Latin vulgārius, Latin vulgāris.
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