vile
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Xavier, a vile keyboard warrior, thinks he might have hooked a politician in rural Murphy, Texas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Given some of the vile songs that were directed at O'Neill at Ibrox then McInnes is in for some treatment.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Part of their story, then, is that it’s a vile myth that pregnancy and motherhood can be hard on women.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
"The country and the world witnessed what happened at Jantar Mantar. Some mischievous youngsters hurled vile abuses," Modi, 75, said in a video posted on Instagram late Friday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Marguerite, who was this vile prince, and what became of him?”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Presidents, there was "no viler oaf" than Woodrow Wilson.
From Time Magazine Archive
Life calls for adjectives that mean better than best, viler than vile, cooler than cool.
From Time Magazine Archive
The nearer to the city the viler grew the road and the more overwhelming the curiosity of the inhabitants.
From From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel by Rudyard Kipling
He was glad to leave Paris, its vile court and viler king; he was sorry to leave nobody but little Fanny Walsingham.
From Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children by Grace Greenwood
But we all know that in darkness what is filthy and vile grows ever filthier and viler, what is pure and sweet sickens and decays.
From Satires And Profanities by G. W. (George William) Foote
Sit in front of a screen and suffer an endless stream of the vilest videos the internet can offer, approving or denying each clip’s right to stay on a given platform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Generations of Americans have held firm to a version of free speech that makes room for even the vilest of views.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
The best reason to watch it is Jude Law’s swarthily entertaining performance as Henry at his vilest, with state-of-the-art support from a horrifically pus-leaking, maggot-ridden leg wound.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2023
There are some who say the vilest things imaginable.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2021
“Use your power,” she said, “and make the hussy fall madly in love with the vilest and most despicable creature there is in the whole world.”
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Vocabulary lists containing vile
100 Words to Make You Sound Smart
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word