Definitions

vile

[vahyl] / vaɪl /

ADJECTIVE

offensive, horrible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appalling contemptible depraved despicable disgraceful disgusting horrid humiliating immoral miserable nasty noxious repugnant repulsive revolting shocking sleazy ugly vicious vulgar

WEAK

abandoned abject bad base coarse corrupt debased degenerate dirty evil filthy foul ignoble impure iniquitous loathsome low mean nauseating nefarious perverted repellent sickening sinful stinking wicked worthless wretched

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreeable attractive comforting decent desirous friendly gentle good happy helpful honorable kind moral nice noble pleasant pleasing pure respectable right safe uncorrupt virtuous worthy

Example Sentences

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Mr. Vile played guitar in the band on its 2008 debut album, “Wagonwheel Blues,” and set out on his own that year with his first solo LP, “Constant Hitmaker.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"Vile" trolling directed at Jay Slater's relatives during the search for the 19-year-old has been "so hurtful" and affected the investigation, a charity boss close to the family has said.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

Vile as Spartan abuse of the Helots was, the end result of Sparta’s eventual championing of the cause of freedom abroad was arguably even worse.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2024

“I don’t want him to die in vain,” Ms. Vile said.

From New York Times • May 24, 2022

From love, from friendship, country, torn, To memory's fond regrets the prey: Vile slave, thy yellow dross I scorn!

From The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion by Turnbull, Robert

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