Difference between Vulgarity and Vulgarism

What is the difference between Vulgarity and Vulgarism?

Vulgarity as a noun is the quality of being vulgar. while Vulgarism as a noun is a word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.

Vulgarity

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The quality of being vulgar. An offensive or obscene act or expression.

Example sentence: Above all, I dislike vulgarity.

Vulgarism

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar.A spelling, word, or phrase used in common speech that is considered improper or incorrect for formal communication.

We hope you now know whether to use Vulgarity or Vulgarism in your sentence.

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