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- [vahyl]
- /vaɪl/
- /ˈvaɪl.nəs/
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- [vahyl]
- /vaɪl/
Definitions of vileness word
- adjective vileness wretchedly bad: a vile humor. 1
- adjective vileness highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable: vile slander. 1
- adjective vileness repulsive or disgusting, as to the senses or feelings: a vile odor. 1
- adjective vileness morally debased, depraved, or despicable: vile deeds. 1
- adjective vileness foul; filthy: vile language. 1
- adjective vileness poor; wretched: vile workmanship. 1
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Origin of vileness
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 Vileness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vileness 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 70% 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.
vileness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vileness
noun vileness
- blueness — the quality or state of being blue.
- boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
- criminality — the state or quality of being criminal
- crudities — the state or quality of being crude.
- crudity — the condition or quality of being crude
adj vileness
- grunge — dirt; filth; rubbish.
Antonyms for vileness
noun vileness
- continency — self-restraint or abstinence, especially in regard to sexual activity; temperance; moderation.
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