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vile

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of vile

1 not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable

a vile plot to murder their political enemies

Synonyms of vile

bad, black, dark, evil, immoral, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unethical, unlawful, unrighteous, unsavory, vicious, villainous, wicked, wrong

Words Related to vile

base, contemptible, despicable, dirty, disreputable, evil-minded, ignoble, ill, infernal, low, mean, snide, sordid

atrocious, cruel, infamous, nasty

blamable, blameworthy, censurable, objectionable, obscene, offensive, reprehensible

corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, libertine, loose, low-minded, perverted, reprobate, scrofulous, sick, unhealthy

cursed (also curst), cussed, defiling, noxious, pernicious, pestilential, ugly, ungodly, unwholesome

banned, barred, condemned, discouraged, forbidden, illegal, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, unauthorized, unclean

execrable, lousy, miserable, wretched

errant, erring, fallen, unprincipled, unscrupulous

improper, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, naughty, unbecoming, unseemly, vulgar

dishonest, dishonorable

Near Antonyms of vile

elevated, high, high-minded, law-abiding, legitimate, lofty, noble, principled, reputable, scrupulous

allowed, authorized, legal, licensed, permissible, permitted

approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned

abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported

clean, correct, decent, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly

blameless, commendable, creditable, guiltless, legitimate

chaste, immaculate, incorruptible, innocent, inoffensive, irreproachable, lily-white, perfect, pure, spotless, squeaky-clean, uncorrupted, unerring, unfallen, unobjectionable, venerable, white, wholesome

esteemed, respected, upstanding, worthy

Antonyms of vile

decent, ethical, good, honest, honorable, just, moral, right, righteous, sublime, upright, virtuous

2 not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency

a vile trick to play on someone

Synonyms of vile

base, contemptible, currish, despicable, detestable, dirty, dishonorable, execrable, ignoble, ignominious, low, low-down, low-minded, mean, nasty, paltry, snide, sordid, wretched

Words Related to vile

bad, black, evil, foul, immoral, iniquitous, miscreant, wicked, wrong

blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible

corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted

atrocious, villainous

unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

discreditable, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful, unworthy

Near Antonyms of vile

ethical, honest, just, principled, righteous, right-minded, scrupulous

commendable, excellent, exemplary, good, moral, right

decent, proper, reputable, respectable, seemly

blameless, guiltless

incorruptible, irreproachable

uncorrupted, unerring

Antonyms of vile

high, high-minded, honorable, lofty, noble, straight, upright, venerable, virtuous

3 unpleasant to look at

an outfit with a truly vile combination of colors

Synonyms of vile

grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, monstrous, ugly, unappealing, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly

Words Related to vile

abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, gross, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening

frumpish, frumpy, plain, unaesthetic, unbecoming, unshapely

Near Antonyms of vile

imposing, impressive, prepossessing

Antonyms of vile

aesthetic (also esthetic), attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, lovely, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored

Synonym Discussion of vile

base, low, vile mean deserving of contempt because of the absence of higher values. base stresses the ignoble and may suggest cruelty, treachery, greed, or grossness.

- base motives

low may connote crafty cunning, vulgarity, or immorality and regularly implies an outraging of one's sense of decency or propriety.

- refused to listen to such low talk

vile, the strongest of these words, tends to suggest disgusting depravity or filth.

- a vile remark

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