Definition

Adverb: * In a morally reprehensible, disgusting, or unpleasant manner: Describes an action done in a way that is extremely offensive, wicked, or of very low quality.

Usage

The adverb "vilely" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It emphasizes that the action or its result is characterized by vileness—meaning it is deeply unpleasant, morally despicable, or physically repulsive.

Examples

• He was accused of behaving vilely towards his subordinates.
• The traitor vilely betrayed the trust of his comrades.
• The room smelled vilely after the chemical spill.

Advanced Usage

• "vilely spelt and illiterate letters": This phrase describes letters that are written in a manner that is not only poorly spelled but offensively so, suggesting a contemptible lack of care or education. The adverb "vilely" intensifies the poor quality, giving it a moral judgment of being disgraceful.

Variants and Related Words

• Vile (adjective): Extremely unpleasant or morally bad.
  • Example: It was a vile crime.
• Vileness (noun): The quality of being vile.
  • Example: The vileness of the act shocked everyone.

Synonyms

• Despicably
• Wickedly
• Odiously
• Reprehensibly
• Disgustingly

Antonyms

• Nobly
• Admirably
• Pleasantly
• Excellently

Adverb

1. in a vile manner
   • his vilely spelt and illiterate letters