Vile

/vaɪl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Extremely unpleasant; morally bad or wicked.

The vile conditions in the prison were shocking to human rights activists.

Disgustingly bad; of low quality.

He couldn't believe that such vile food was served at the restaurant.

Characterized by baseness, low moral standards, or depravity.

She found his vile behavior to be completely unacceptable.

Middle English, from Old French 'vile', from Latin 'vīlis' meaning 'cheap, low, base'.

vile creature

A contemptible or despicable person or thing.

vile habit

A bad or immoral practice.

vile weather

Very unpleasant or ugly weather conditions.

vileness

The quality of being vile.

vilely

In a vile manner.

Extremely bad or annoying.

That movie was just vile; I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

Something that is considered to be horrendous.

The way he treated his friends was just plain vile.