Synonyms for Vulgar & Similar Words
Definition of vulgar
- adjective
- lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; "he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "an untutored and uncouth human being"; "an uncouth soldier--a real tough guy"; "appealing to the vulgar taste for violence"; "the vulgar display of the newly rich"
- of or associated with the great masses of people; "the common people in those days suffered greatly"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "his square plebeian nose"; "a vulgar and objectionable person"; "the unwashed masses"
- being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language; "common parlance"; "a vernacular term"; "vernacular speakers"; "the vulgar tongue of the masses"; "the technical and vulgar names for an animal species"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "vulgar"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like coarse, common, crude can replace "vulgar" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 13 alternatives available, "vulgar" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Vulgar" in song lyrics
See how vulgar is used in real songs:
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"He speak to a culture, his speech was vulgar"
Almighty f/ Timbo King — Killa Bee Swarm -
"Give me some room to get verbal and in vulgar"
Bas Blasta f/ Fat Joe, Godfather Don, JuJu, Lord Finesse — The Rhythm -
"these raps are vulgar"
Muggs f/ Kool G. Rap — Real Life