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adjective, vil·er, vil·est.
1.
wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
2.
highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable: vile slander.
3.
repulsive or disgusting, as to the senses or feelings: a vile odor.
4.
morally debased, depraved, or despicable: vile deeds.
5.
EXPANDfoul; filthy: vile language.
6.
poor; wretched: vile workmanship.
7.
of mean or low condition: a vile beggar.
8.
menial; lowly: vile tasks.
9.
degraded; ignominious: vile servitude.
10.
COLLAPSEof little value or account; paltry: a vile recompense.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English vil < Old French < Latin vīlis of little worth, base, cheap
1250–1300; Middle English vil < Old French < Latin vīlis of little worth, base, cheap
Related forms
vile·ly, adverb
vile·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. See mean2. 3. repellent. 4. vicious, evil, iniquitous. 5. vulgar, obscene. 9, 10. contemptible. 10. trivial, trifling.
1. See mean2. 3. repellent. 4. vicious, evil, iniquitous. 5. vulgar, obscene. 9, 10. contemptible. 10. trivial, trifling.
Antonyms
1. good. 4. elevated.
1. good. 4. elevated.
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vile
early 13c. (implied in vilety), from Anglo-Fr. and O.Fr. vile, from L. vilis "cheap, worthless, base, common," of unknown origin. Related: Vilely.
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