What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vileness
Example
The vileness of the crime shocked the entire community. [vileness: noun]
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His vileness knows no bounds; he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. [vileness: noun]
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The smell emanating from the garbage was overwhelming in its vileness. [vileness: noun]
wickedness
Example
The wickedness of the dictator's regime was well-known throughout the world. [wickedness: noun]
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She reveled in her own wickedness, taking pleasure in causing pain to others. [wickedness: noun]
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The storm's wickedness left a path of destruction in its wake. [wickedness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wickedness is more commonly used than vileness in formal or literary contexts. Vileness is less common and is often used in a more informal context.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between vileness and wickedness?
Wickedness is more formal than vileness and is often used in literature or formal writing. Vileness is more informal and is often used in everyday conversation or informal writing.
