vulgarized

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (something) coarse or vulgar, especially by the use of language or behavior.

  - "He vulgarized the conversation by using offensive language."
  - "The comedian vulgarized himself on stage to entertain the crowd."

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Antonyms

ennoble

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Synonyms

debase , dumb down

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Variants

List of all variants of vulgarized that leads to same result
vulgarization , vulgarizations , vulgarize , vulgarized , vulgarizer , vulgarizers , vulgarizes , vulgarizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'vulgus' meaning 'common people' or 'the multitude'. A vulgarized version of something is one that has been made accessible or popular among the common people.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vulgarize' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'vulgar' originally had a neutral meaning, but came to be used pejoratively to refer to common people or the common language they spoke.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sensationalism: The act of making something more appealing to a wide audience by exaggerating or sensationalizing it. Vulgarization can be seen as a form of sensationalism.

2. Dumbing down: The process of making something simpler or less complex, often to the point of making it less intellectually challenging or thought-provoking. Vulgarization can be seen as a form of dumbing down.

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Culture

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The term 'vulgarized' has been used in various contexts throughout history, particularly in literature and art. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov vulgarizes himself by committing a heinous crime. In music, the term 'vulgarize' has been used to describe the process of making music more accessible to a wider audience.

How to Memorize "vulgarized"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'vulgarized' being used in a sentence. Imagine someone using coarse or offensive language to make a situation more accessible to the common people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vulgarized' with the idea of making something accessible to the masses. Think of a comedian making a joke that is offensive but popular.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word 'vulgarized' and think of the 'vulgus' or common people. Visualize making something accessible to them.

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