Meaning & Definition of Vile in English
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Vile
/vaɪl/
adjective
1. Morally reprehensible
- "Would do something as despicable as murder"
- "Ugly crimes"
- "The vile development of slavery appalled them"
- "A slimy little liar"
synonym:
- despicable,
- ugly,
- vile,
- slimy,
- unworthy,
- worthless,
- wretched
2. Causing or able to cause nausea
- "A nauseating smell"
- "Nauseous offal"
- "A sickening stench"
synonym:
- nauseating,
- nauseous,
- noisome,
- queasy,
- loathsome,
- offensive,
- sickening,
- vile
Examples of using
Rotten wood is not suitable for pillars, a vile person does not fit into superiors.
However, Huxley himself hardly believes that his vile proposal will be accepted by the democratic countries.