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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.
Definition of vicious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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 – 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.
noun [uncountable] Police were shocked by the viciousness of the assault. See vicious in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 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.
6 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]
