Vil (en. Vile)

[bil]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a miserable or vile character.
His attitude was vile for betraying his friends.
Su actitud fue vil al traicionar a sus amigos.
That lacks nobility or dignity.
The use of cheating is a vile behavior.
El uso de trampas es un comportamiento vil.
That deserves contempt.
The act he committed was considered vile by everyone.
El acto que cometió fue considerado vil por todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'vilis', meaning 'cheap', 'common', or 'despicable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vil betrayal
a betrayal considered despicable.
vil traición
despicable act
an act that is despicable or immoral.
acto vil
despicable heart
a person with bad intentions or a bad character.
corazón vil

Related Words

vileness
Quality of being vile; contempt or infamy.
vileza
vilification
Extreme contempt towards something or someone.
vilipendio
villainy
Action characteristic of a villain; infamy.
villanía

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe an especially despicable and mean action.
What he did was so vile that no one wanted to talk to him.
Lo que hizo fue tan vil que nadie quiso hablarle.
Description of a person of bad reputation.
He is a vile person who is always looking for ways to do harm.
Es un vil que siempre está buscando cómo hacer daño.