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vile
[ vahyl ]
adjective
- wretchedly bad:
a vile humor.
Antonyms: good
- highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable:
vile slander.
- repulsive or disgusting, as to the senses or feelings:
a vile odor.
Synonyms: repellent
- morally debased, depraved, or despicable:
vile deeds.
Synonyms: iniquitous, evil, vicious
Antonyms: elevated
- foul; filthy:
vile language.
- poor; wretched:
vile workmanship.
- of mean or low condition:
a vile beggar.
- menial; lowly:
vile tasks.
- degraded; ignominious:
vile servitude.
Synonyms: contemptible
- of little value or account; paltry:
a vile recompense.
Synonyms: trifling, trivial, contemptible
vile
/ vaɪl /
adjective
- abominably wicked; shameful or evil
the vile development of slavery appalled them
- morally despicable; ignoble
vile accusations
- disgusting to the senses or emotions; foul
a vile smell
vile epithets
- tending to humiliate or degrade
only slaves would perform such vile tasks
- unpleasant or bad
vile weather
- paltry
a vile reward
Derived Forms
- ˈvilely, adverb
- ˈvileness, noun
Other Words From
- vilely adverb
- vileness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of vile1
Word History and Origins
Origin of vile1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The video spread widely online and caused public outcry, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describing it as "disgusting" and "vile".
Other people have brains and can see this vile behavior for what it is.
"Russia’s the aggressor here, there’s no question about that," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters, while trying to pretend Trump didn't mean to say the vile thing he said.
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has gone dark in another corner of the internet amid his latest round of vitriolic, intentionally vile and antisemitic outbursts.
This Bill will equip our law enforcement agencies with the powers they need to stop these vile criminals, disrupting their supply chains and bringing more of those who profit from human misery to justice.
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