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Meaning of vile in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /vaɪl/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    vile

    Definitions

    1. morally reprehensible

    Examples

    • « would do something as despicable as murder »
    • « ugly crimes »
    • « the vile development of slavery appalled them »

    Synonyms

    • evil
    • wicked
  2. 2. thoroughly unpleasant

    Examples

    • « filthy (or foul or nasty or vile) weather we're having »

    Synonyms

    • inclement
  3. 3. causing or able to cause nausea

    Examples

    • « a nauseating smell »
    • « nauseous offal »
    • « a sickening stench »

    Synonyms

    • unwholesome

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