vile meaning and definition

VILE adjective

Definition of vile (adjective)

1. morally reprehensible
   • "would do something as despicable as murder"; "ugly crimes"; "the vile development of slavery appalled them"; "a slimy little liar"
   • synonyms: despicable, slimy, ugly, unworthy, worthless, wretched
2. causing or able to cause nausea
   • "a nauseating smell"; "nauseous offal"; "a sickening stench"
   • synonyms: loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, offensive, queasy, sickening