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vilest

vile
V v

Transcription

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

Historical Comparancy

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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Synonyms for vilest

adjective vilest

  • nastiest — physically filthy; disgustingly unclean: a nasty pigsty of a room.
  • worst — in ill health; sick: He felt badly.

Top questions with vilest

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