Vile: meaning, definitions and examples

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vile

[ vaɪl ]

^{Context #1}

inappropriate behavior

Extremely unpleasant or morally bad.

Synonyms

abhorrent, disgusting, noxious, offensive, repulsive

Examples of usage

The vile actions of the criminal shocked the entire community.
She couldn't believe the vile language he used during the argument.

^{Context #2}

unpleasant smell

Extremely unpleasant or offensive to the senses.

Synonyms

fetid, foul, malodorous, putrid, rank

Examples of usage

The kitchen was filled with the vile smell of rotting food.
The garbage can emitted a vile stench that made her nauseous.

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person's character

Morally despicable or wicked.

Synonyms

corrupt, depraved, evil, sinful, wicked

Examples of usage

His vile behavior towards his employees earned him a bad reputation.
She was known for her vile treatment of animals.

Translations

Translations of the word "vile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vil

🇮🇳 घिनौना

🇩🇪 abscheulich

🇮🇩 keji

🇺🇦 мерзенний

🇵🇱 nikczemny

🇯🇵 非常に嫌な

🇫🇷 vil

🇪🇸 vil

🇹🇷 alçak

🇰🇷 비열한

🇸🇦 حقير

🇨🇿 podlý

🇸🇰 podlý

🇨🇳 恶毒的

🇸🇮 podlý

🇮🇸 vondur

🇰🇿 жексұрын

🇬🇪 ბოროტი

🇦🇿 alçaq

🇲🇽 vil

Word origin

The word 'vile' originated from the Latin word 'vilis', meaning cheap or base. Over time, it evolved to represent something extremely unpleasant or morally bad. The term has been used in English literature and language for centuries to describe despicable actions, offensive smells, or wicked characters.