Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vil
Prefix
/vɪl/
Definition
A prefix used in words which conveys a sense of ugliness or a negative quality.
Examples
- Vilify: To speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
- Vile: Extremely unpleasant; morally bad.
- Vilain: An archaic term for a low-born person or a villain.
Meaning
The prefix ‘vil’ comes from Latin, where it denotes something lowly, base, or despicable.
Synonyms
- base
- despicable
- lowly
