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vile

adjective

Morally low; base; despicable.

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
V
Ends with
E
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/vaɪl/ /vaɪl/

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Morally low; base; despicable.

  2. Causing physical or mental repulsion; horrid.

    “I glimpsed a vile squid-like creature in the depths.”

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Example Sentences

I glimpsed a vile squid-like creature in the depths.

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