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- [vahyl]
- /vaɪl/
- /vaɪl/
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- [vahyl]
- /vaɪl/
Definitions of vilest word
- adjective vilest wretchedly bad: a vile humor. 1
- adjective vilest highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable: vile slander. 1
- adjective vilest repulsive or disgusting, as to the senses or feelings: a vile odor. 1
- adjective vilest morally debased, depraved, or despicable: vile deeds. 1
- adjective vilest foul; filthy: vile language. 1
- adjective vilest poor; wretched: vile workmanship. 1
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Origin of vilest
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 Vilest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vilest 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 65% 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.
vilest usage trend in Literature
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