The difference between Coarse and Vulgar

When used as adjectives, coarse means composed of large parts or particles, whereas vulgar means debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.

Vulgar is also noun with the meaning: a common, ordinary person.

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  1. Coarse as an adjective:

    Composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture.

  2. Coarse as an adjective:

    Lacking refinement, taste or delicacy

    Examples:

    "coarse manners"

    "coarse language"

  1. Vulgar as an adjective:

    Debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.

  2. Vulgar as an adjective (classical sense):

    Having to do with ordinary, common people.

  1. Vulgar as a noun (classicism):

    A common, ordinary person.

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