vile
Etymology

From Middle English vile, vyle, vyl, from Anglo-Norman ville, Old French vil, vile, from Latin vīlis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /vaɪ(ə)l/
Adjective

vile (comparative viler, superlative vilest)

  1. Morally low; base; despicable.
    vile accusation
    vile man
  2. Causing physical or mental repulsion; horrid.
    I glimpsed a vile squid-like creature in the depths.
    vile taste
    vile smell
    vile smile
    vile substance
    vile weather
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