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Meaning of vile in English
Pronunciation
/vaɪl/
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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.
thoroughly unpleasant
Examples
« filthy (or foul or nasty or vile) weather we're having »
Synonyms
inclement
3.
causing or able to cause nausea
Examples
« a nauseating smell »
« nauseous offal »
« a sickening stench »
Synonyms
unwholesome