vile — extremely unpleasant, morally despicable, or physically disgusting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely unpleasant, morally despicable, or physically disgusting
Pronunciation (IPA): /vaɪl/
Example Sentences
- My roommate's vile cooking made me order pizza again.
- The politician's vile comments caused a public outcry.
- He had such a vile temper that even his dog avoided him.
vile
ADJECTIVE[/vaɪl/]
extremely unpleasant, morally despicable, or physically disgusting
The vile stench from the sewer made everyone cover their noses immediately.
Vie yells vile words - so disgusting and morally repulsive!
A vile smile worn while hiding inside
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vilis' meaning 'cheap, worthless, or base.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since Middle English to describe something morally or physically repugnant.
Breakdown
vil- (from Latin vilis, worthless) + -e (Old English/Norman suffix) = vile
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate's vile cooking made me order pizza again.”
“The politician's vile comments caused a public outcry.”
“He had such a vile temper that even his dog avoided him.”
“The medicine tasted vile, but it cured my cold quickly.”
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