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The epitome of vile vs The epitome of vileness

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'The epitome of vile' is more commonly used in a poetic or literary context, while 'the epitome of vileness' is more straightforward and commonly used in everyday language.

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The epitome of vile

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in a poetic or literary context.

This phrase is used to describe something as the perfect example of extreme wickedness or evil.

Examples:

  • Her actions were the epitome of vile behavior.
  • The movie portrayed the epitome of vile characters.
  • ... of the war in 1945 that he was remembered – Hitler was the epitome of vile, and people remember him for all the vicious things Hitler did throughout his life.
  • Aug 5, 2015 ... This woman is the epitome of vile. If Satan existed in human form, then Umbridge would probably be it. No other character in the Harry Potter ...
  • Jan 6, 2015 ... ... Bieber is Vile (I don't disagree) but look at your own comments towards others, the comments you're posting make you the epitome of "vile" ...
  • May 28, 2015 ... Her daughters & husband should divorce her. #ShonaSibary is the epitome of ' vile embarrassing mum' http://t.co/dlEs4UQ2nv via @Femail.

Alternatives:

  • the epitome of vileness
  • the height of wickedness
  • the essence of evil
  • the embodiment of depravity
  • the pinnacle of malevolence

The epitome of vileness

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used to describe something as the perfect example of extreme wickedness or evil in a straightforward manner.

Examples:

  • His behavior was the epitome of vileness.
  • The story depicted the epitome of vileness in human nature.
  • Feb 17, 2010 ... What they have come to represent, in Thelemic religion, is not the epitome of vileness and degradation, but rather the primary doctrinal ...
  • Jul 26, 2011 ... A realistic portrayal of an abuser is not as the epitome of vileness and evil. (And of course nor is it the tragic victim of circumstance beloved of ...
  • Feb 1, 2012 ... He is the epitome of vileness. One good thing came off it. I was haunted by the name, thinking I had heard it somewhere and then realised that ...
  • May 25, 2012 ... Tess follows Hugh and Nora, the epitome of vileness, pours vinegar into a prop teapot. This does not bode well, theatre fans. Hugh is on the ...

Alternatives:

  • the epitome of vile
  • the height of wickedness
  • the essence of evil
  • the embodiment of depravity
  • the pinnacle of malevolence

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