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vilest

vilest is the superlative form of vile.

Meaning of vile

Adjective

vile (comparative viler or more vile, superlative vilest or most vile)

  1. Morally low; base; despicable.
    • vile accusation
  2. Causing physical or mental repulsion; horrid; disgusting.
    • I glimpsed a vile squid-like creature in the depths.

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Questions about vilest

What is vilest the superlative form of?
Vilest is the superlative form of vile.

Words near vilest in the dictionary

  1. vilely
  2. vileness
  3. vilenesses
  4. viler
  5. vilesome
  6. vilest
  7. Vileyka
  8. Vilhelmina
  9. VILI
  10. viliaco
  11. viliacoes

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