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Definition of vileness

vileness

/ˈvaɪl.nəs/
vile · ness
Adverb:vilely
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Plural:vilenesses
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Adjective:vile
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vileness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being morally base, wicked, or deeply despicable.

Example

"The historical tribunal documented the sheer vileness of the regime's actions against civilians."

2

The state or quality of being physically repulsive, foul, or extremely unpleasant.

Example

"Sanitation reformers in the nineteenth century wrote extensively about the vileness of the polluted river water."

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• Nearby Words

vilanculos
vile
vilely
vileness
vilify
villa
villach

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective vile and the native suffix -ness; the root derives from Old French vil, from Latin vilis, meaning 'cheap, common, or of little value'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vileness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vileness
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