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vilely Synonyms

Another word for vilely

Choosing another word for vilely depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a morally despicable, wicked, or shameful manner.

Usage Example

"The whistleblowers were treated despicably by the corrupt administration before their claims were finally vindicated."

Strongest
despicably
wickedly
Strong
shamefully
basely
contemptibly
foully
abominably
detestably
heinousness

• adverb (Context 2)

In an extremely unpleasant, repulsive, or wretched way.

Usage Example

"The neglected canal smelled repulsively of stagnant water and decaying leaves during the summer heatwave."

Strongest
repulsively
disgustingly
Strong
revoltingly
offensively
wretchedly
atrociously
horribly

Opposites of vilely

The opposite of vilely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nobly
pleasantly
honorably
delightfully
virtuously
agreeably
admirably
decently
See all opposites of vilely

• Nearby Words

vila
vila nova de gaia
vile
vilely
vileness
vilify
villa

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vilely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vilely
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