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Definitions of vicious. adjective. having the nature of vice. synonyms: evil. wicked. morally bad in principle or practice. adjective. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering. “ vicious kicks” synonyms: barbarous, brutal, cruel, fell, roughshod, savage. inhumane. reflecting lack of pity or compassion. adjective.
addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life. Synonyms: sinful, iniquitous, corrupt, abandoned. Antonyms: moral. given or readily disposed to evil: a vicious criminal. reprehensible; blameworthy; wrong: a vicious deception. characterized or marred by faults or defects; faulty; unsound:
Definition of vicious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Meaning of vicious – Learner’s Dictionary. vicious. adjective. uk / ˈvɪʃəs / us. vicious adjective (VIOLENT) Add to word list. violent and dangerous: a vicious attack on a child. a vicious dog. vicious adjective (UPSETTING) intended to upset someone: a vicious rumour. viciously. adverb.
adverb. viciousness. noun [uncountable] Police were shocked by the viciousness of the assault. See vicious in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: vicious. Definition of vicious adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Extremely violent or injurious; cruel. A vicious blow to the stomach; vicious tactics in suppressing a rebellion. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Harmful, unwholesome, or noxious. A vicious concoction. Webster's New World. Marked by an aggressive disposition. Used chiefly of animals. American Heritage. Malicious; spiteful; mean.
5 days ago · 1. adjective. A vicious person or a vicious blow is violent and cruel. He was a cruel and vicious man. He suffered a vicious attack by a gang of youths. The blow was so sudden and vicious that he dropped to his knees. Synonyms: savage, brutal, violent, bad More Synonyms of vicious. viciously adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective]
