Meaning & Definition of word "Vile"
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Vile
/vaɪl/
adjective:
- 1. Extremely unpleasant; morally bad or wicked.
- Example: The vile conditions in the prison were shocking to human rights activists.
- 2. Disgustingly bad; of low quality.
- Example: He couldn't believe that such vile food was served at the restaurant.
- 3. Characterized by baseness, low moral standards, or depravity.
- Example: She found his vile behavior to be completely unacceptable.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'vile', from Latin 'vīlis' meaning 'cheap, low, base'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
vile creature:
A contemptible or despicable person or thing.
vile habit:
A bad or immoral practice.
vile weather:
Very unpleasant or ugly weather conditions.
Related Words
vileness:
The quality of being vile.
vilely:
In a vile manner.
Slang Meanings of vile
Meaning: Extremely bad or annoying.
Example Sentence: That movie was just vile; I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Meaning: Something that is considered to be horrendous.
Example Sentence: The way he treated his friends was just plain vile.