Of language (or the speaker). Coarse, unrefined, vulgar. Obsolete.

Of literary style or language: not refined or elevated; unsophisticated; rough, undignified. Also of a writer: that uses this type of language…

figurative of language: Vile, abominable, barbarous.

Of a style, subject, idea, etc.: suitable for comedy; trivial, coarse, low, undignified. Obsolete.

With reference to style or language: prosaic, ‘low’, not refined or elevated.

smacking of the tavern.

Of a thing, an animal, etc. Undignified, low. Of literary style, etc.: lacking in elevation or adornment; unambitious (not always with…

Of immaterial things: Rude, gross, unpolished. Also said of a guess = ‘rough’. Scottish.

Having a common and offensively mean character; coarsely commonplace; lacking in refinement or good taste; uncultured, ill-bred. Of language, etc.

= terre-à-terre, adj. adv.

Of writing: prosaic, dull; uninspired, undistinguished. Also, of people and things: commonplace, ordinary.

Not raised (in various senses).

In extended use: without elevation of style; down-to-earth, realistic, matter-of-fact; pedestrian, unimaginative.