vile: Meaning and Definition of

vile

Pronunciation: (vīl), [key]
— vil•er, vil•est.
  1. wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
  2. highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable: vile slander.
  3. repulsive or disgusting, as to the senses or feelings: a vile odor.
  4. morally debased, depraved, or despicable: vile deeds.
  5. foul; filthy: vile language.
  6. poor; wretched: vile workmanship.
  7. of mean or low condition: a vile beggar.
  8. menial; lowly: vile tasks.
  9. degraded; ignominious: vile servitude.
  10. of little value or account; paltry: a vile recompense.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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