Meaning & Definition of word "Vile"

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.