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Vile Definition: Wicked, Disgusting, and How to Use It (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：wicked (vile)

vile 🔊

/vaɪl/

adj.

extremely unpleasant, wicked, or morally bad.

wicked 🔊

➕

/ˈwɪkɪd/

adj.

Describes a person or action that is extremely evil, morally corrupt, or deserving strong condemnation.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Advanced

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'vilis' meaning cheap or base, indicating low moral or physical worth.

💡 Mnemonic

Vile sounds like 'viral' but with an 'l' – think of a viral disease that is extremely unpleasant and wicked.

📖 Example

Spreading such vile rumors about a colleague just to get ahead is truly despicable. 🔊 Spreading such vile rumors about a colleague just to get ahead is truly despicable.

🔗 Collocations

vile act – an extremely wicked or cruel action

vile intentions – evil or harmful plans

vile behavior – morally disgusting conduct

🔄 Synonyms

wicked (adj.) – evil or morally wrong in a profound way

depraved (adj.) – morally corrupt and perverted

heinous (adj.) – utterly odious and wicked, often used for crimes

🚫 Antonyms

virtuous (adj.) – having high moral standards

noble (adj.) – possessing admirable moral qualities

pure (adj.) – free from moral corruption

🌱 Derivatives

vileness (n.) – the quality of being extremely wicked or unpleasant

vilely (adv.) – in a wicked or disgusting manner

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'vilis' (cheap, low). In Old French it became 'vil', entering English in the 13th century. Commonly used to express strong moral disapproval or physical disgust.

Meaning 2：disgusting (vile)

vile 🔊

/vaɪl/

adj.

extremely unpleasant or disgusting, often referring to smells or tastes.

disgusting 🔊

➕

/dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

adj.

Describes a smell, taste, or physical condition that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or repulsive.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

When I opened the fridge after a two-week holiday, a vile smell of spoiled food hit me. 🔊 When I opened the fridge after a two-week holiday, a vile smell of spoiled food hit me.

🔗 Collocations

vile odor – an extremely unpleasant smell

vile taste – a repulsive flavor

vile condition – a dirty or disgusting state

🔄 Synonyms

foul (adj.) – offensive to the senses, especially smell or taste

revolting (adj.) – causing strong disgust or aversion

nauseating (adj.) – causing a feeling of sickness or disgust

🚫 Antonyms

pleasant (adj.) – giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment

fragrant (adj.) – having a pleasant, sweet smell

delicious (adj.) – highly pleasant to the taste

🌱 Derivatives

vileness (n.) – the quality of being extremely unpleasant or disgusting

vilely (adv.) – in a disgustingly unpleasant manner