vilely

vile

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vahyl]
- /vaɪl/
- /vaɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vahyl]
- /vaɪl/

Definitions of vilely word

adjective vilely wretchedly bad: a vile humor. 1
adjective vilely highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable: vile slander. 1
adjective vilely repulsive or disgusting, as to the senses or feelings: a vile odor. 1
adjective vilely morally debased, depraved, or despicable: vile deeds. 1
adjective vilely foul; filthy: vile language. 1
adjective vilely poor; wretched: vile workmanship. 1

See all 11 definitions of vilely

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Origin of vilely

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English vil < Old French < Latin vīlis of little worth, base, cheap

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Parts of speech for Vilely

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Vilely

vilely popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vilely usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vilely

adverb vilely

abominably — repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome: an abominable crime.
contemptibly — deserving of or held in contempt; despicable.
detestably — In a detestable manner.
grossly — without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net2. ): gross earnings; gross sales.
horridly — such as to cause horror; shockingly dreadful; abominable.

All 5 Synonyms of vilely