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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /vaɪl/
vile means: Extremely bad or cruel in a way that deserves strong dislike.
adjective
MORALLY BADC1
Extremely bad or cruel in a way that deserves strong dislike.
- It was a vile act of cruelty.
- He sent her vile threats.
- The judge condemned their vile treatment of the prisoners.
DISGUSTINGC1
Extremely unpleasant and likely to make you feel sick or disgusted.
- This drink tastes vile.
- A vile smell came from the drain.
- We stayed indoors because the weather was vile.
noun
BADNESSC2
Things or qualities that are deeply bad or disgusting.
- The poem explores the vile in human nature.
- She sought beauty even among the vile.
- He saw a struggle between the noble and the vile.
Questions about vile
What does vile mean?
Extremely bad or cruel in a way that deserves strong dislike.
What is vile in other languages?
Türkçe: alçakça · Español: vil · Français: ignoble · Deutsch: niederträchtig · Italiano: vile · 日本語: 卑劣な
How do you pronounce vile?
It is pronounced /vaɪl/.
How do you use vile in a sentence?
It was a vile act of cruelty. He sent her vile threats.
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