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vile — meaning in English

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English meaning

coward noun A person who lacks courage, especially someone who avoids danger or difficulty out of fear.
cowardly adjective Lacking courage; showing fear when bravery is called for.
vila noun A female nature spirit in Slavic folklore, often associated with forests or water and compared to a fairy or nymph.

Senses

vile is used for these senses in English:

coward A person who lacks courage.
cowardly Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.
vila (Slavic mythology) A type of female nature spirit in Slavic mythology, similar in some ways to a fairy or nymph.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

vigliacco codardo fifone pusillanime coniglio pusillanimamente vigliaccamente vilmente vila villi