Meaning of vile in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  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

  2. 2. thoroughly unpleasant

    Examples

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

    Synonyms

  3. 3. causing or able to cause nausea

    Examples

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

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « There is no work, however vile or sordid, that does not glisten before God. »
    John Calvin
  • « I fear God never showed mercy to one so vile as I. »
    David Brainerd
  • « For I can raise no money by vile means. »
    William Shakespeare
  • « We used to wonder where war lived, what it was that made it so vile. And now we realize that we know where it lives... inside ourselves. »
    Albert Camus

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