vile
adj. US //ˈvaɪɫ// UK //vˈaɪl// vile
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1 morally bad (adj.) C1 Advanced Formalextremely wicked or evil.
morally base, despicable, or depraved. Often used to describe actions, crimes, or characters in a narrative context.
ExampleThe villain in the story committed a vile crime against the innocent villagers.
ExampleThe dictator's vile treatment of political prisoners drew condemnation from human rights organisations across the globe.
UsageUsually precedes the noun it modifies.