Pure and Vile

Pure

Pure adjective - Free from added matter.

Vile is an antonym for pure.

Nearby Words: purify, purity, purely

Vile

Vile adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.
Usage example: a vile plot to murder their political enemies

Pure is an antonym for vile in offensive topic.

Nearby Words: vilify, vilely

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Kings In the end, not even the Reverend Samuels is completely pure, and even the vile Abbadon has someone he cares enough about to relinquish his hoarded gold.
  • Predatory Business Buying out or driving into bankruptcy every business in the city, including the community radio station, and also worshipping a vile Smiling God who was pure evil even by Night Vale standards.
  • Film / Who Framed Roger Rabbit Vile Villain, Saccharine Show: An 80's family movie, produced by Touchstone Pictures, with a maniacal Hanging Judge as the main antagonist who is actually a toon himself who wants to get rid of his own race for pure profit.
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