Definitions

1. verb

to make something less refined or more crude by using coarse language or behavior

“The comedian’s jokes were intended to entertain, not to vulgarize the audience.”

2. verb

to make something more common or widespread, often in a way that is considered impolite or indecent

“The artist’s decision to depict nudity in her paintings was criticized for vulgarizing the art world.”

3. noun

the act of making something less refined or more crude

“The use of profanity was an example of vulgarization in the novel.”