— vilely , adv. — vileness , n.
/vuyl/ , adj., viler, vilest .
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.
[ 1250-1300; ME vil vilis of little worth, base, cheap ]
Syn. 1. See mean 2 . 3. repellent. 4. vicious, evil, iniquitous. 5. vulgar, obscene. 9, 10 . contemptible. 10. trivial, trifling.
Ant. 1. good. 4. elevated.