Plebeian
(adjective)
- Belonging to or characteristic of the common people.
- Coarse or vulgar.
Origin:
From latin plebeius (of or belonging to the plebs).
Examples:
- The decor in this restaurant is quite plebeian, with plastic chairs and paper napkins.
- She was embarrassed by her plebeian upbringing when she moved to the upper-class neighborhood.
- The actor's plebeian mannerisms made him popular with working-class audiences.
- The aristocrats looked down on the plebeian fashion of the day.
- The plebeian nature of the event was evident in the simple decorations and casual dress code.