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vile

vile [ vl ] (comparative vil·er, superlative vil·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. disgusting: causing disgust or abhorrence
vile smell

2. wicked: despicable or shameful
vile crimes

3. very unpleasant: extremely unpleasant to experience
vile weather

4. worthless: of little or no worth ( archaic )

[13th century. Via French< Latin vilis "of little value, cheap, base"]

vile·ly adverb
vile·ness noun

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