NYT Dictionary

VILELY

/ˈvaɪl.li/
AdverbVILE-lyvile-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

In a vile manner, evilly, despicably.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English vyly, vileliche, fijlliche, villiche, equivalent to vile + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

atrociouslyawfullydreadfullyflagrantlygrosslyhorriblyhorridlyinfamouslymeanlymiserably

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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