ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Vile

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /vaɪ(ə)l/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Vile is an adjective meaning Morally low; base; despicable.

Meaning

Morally low; base; despicable.

More Meanings

  1. Causing physical or mental repulsion; horrid.
  2. That which is vile; vileness.

Example Sentences

vile accusation
We can't go out in this vile weather.
The medicine had a vile taste and smell.
I glimpsed a vile squid-like creature in the depths.

Word Forms

Synonyms for vile

Depending on context, synonyms include base, despicable, ignoble, inappropriate, evil, wicked.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include despicable, noisome, unwholesome, evil, loathsome, nauseating.

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