vulgar
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Vulgar, venal creatures like him are not capable of creating anything of beauty or artistic value; they can only destroy.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Vulgar language can be effective in a sharp response, but it dulls with overuse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Madonna is set to score another new hit next week, with the release of the Sam Smith duet Vulgar.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2023
“Vulgar is beautiful, filthy and gorgeous / Vulgar will make you dance, don’t need a chorus / Say we’re ridiculous, we’ll just go harder / Mad and meticulous, Sam and Madonna.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023
Vulgar they may have been, but that’s not to say they weren’t effective.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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