What does vale mean?
Vale means (chiefly poetic) A valley..
Vale
/veɪl/ · noun
Meaning
(chiefly poetic) A valley..
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly poetic) A valley.
- (usually seen in obituaries) Farewell.
Example Sentences
In those fair vales, by nature form'd to please, / Where Guadalquiver serpentines with ease,
"Make me a cottage in the vale," she said, / "Where I may mourn and pray.
Beyond this vale of tears / There is a life above,
The short sweet turfage of the hills renders "Portland mutton" almost as famous as Welsh, while the luxuriance of the vales lends itself to the breeding of fine cattle.
But now a cry went up, passing up the wind from the south from vale to vale, and Elves and Men lifted their voices in wonder and joy.
Vale, Sarah Smith
Synonyms for vale
Antonyms for vale
Related Words
Word Forms
- vales
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for vale?
Common synonyms include dale, valley, combe, dell.
What is the opposite of vale?
Possible antonyms include hill.
How do you use vale in a sentence?
In those fair vales, by nature form'd to please, / Where Guadalquiver serpentines with ease,
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