vile

[vail]

vile Definition

extremely unpleasant; morally bad; wicked.

Using vile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The food was vile and inedible.

  • Example

    He had a vile temper and would often lash out at people.

  • Example

    The dictator's vile regime was responsible for countless human rights abuses.

  • Example

    The smell emanating from the dumpster was absolutely vile.

vile Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using vile

  • a vile taste in one's mouth

    a feeling of disgust or revulsion towards something

    Example

    The thought of eating snails leaves a vile taste in my mouth.

  • extremely wicked or evil

    Example

    The murderer was described as being vile as sin by the prosecutor.

  • a person who is considered to be extremely unpleasant or wicked

    Example

    The boss was a vile person who would often belittle his employees.

Phrases with vile

  • a person or animal that is considered to be extremely unpleasant or wicked

    Example

    The serial killer was a vile creature who showed no remorse for his actions.

  • language that is considered to be offensive or vulgar

    Example

    The politician's use of vile language during the debate was widely criticized.

  • an action that is considered to be morally reprehensible or wicked

    Example

    The company's decision to dump toxic waste into the river was a vile act that put countless lives at risk.

Origins of vile

from Old French 'vil', from Latin 'vilis', meaning 'cheap, worthless'

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Summary: vile in Brief

'Vile' [vail] is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or morally bad. It can refer to anything from food to people, as in 'The dictator's vile regime.' The phrase 'vile taste in one's mouth' denotes a feeling of disgust, while 'vile as sin' emphasizes extreme wickedness. 'Vile' has formal synonyms like 'disgusting' and 'repulsive,' and informal ones like 'gross' and 'nasty.'

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