Viciously: meaning, definitions and examples
๐น
viciously
[ หvษชสษsli ]
used to describe actions or behavior
In a cruel or violent manner; aggressively or with great force.
Synonyms
aggressively, cruelly, forcefully, violently
Examples of usage
- He was attacked viciously by a gang of thugs.
- She spoke viciously about her ex-husband during the interview.
- The dog growled viciously at anyone who came near its food.
- The storm hit the coast viciously, causing widespread damage.
- The politician was criticized viciously by his opponents for his controversial policies.
used to describe criticism or comments
In a harsh or severe manner; with intent to hurt or harm.
Synonyms
harshly, maliciously, severely, vindictively
Examples of usage
- The review criticized the film viciously, calling it a complete disaster.
- She reacted viciously to the online trolls, shutting down their hateful comments.
- The teacher's remarks were received viciously by the students, who felt unfairly judged.
- The journalist attacked the government's decision viciously in her article.
- The comedian's jokes were considered viciously offensive by some audience members.
Translations
Translations of the word "viciously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น viciosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช bรถsartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ kejam
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะปััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ zลoลliwie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎๅฟใซ
๐ซ๐ท vicieusement
๐ช๐ธ viciosamente
๐น๐ท kรถtรผ niyetle
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ธํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุฎุจูุซ
๐จ๐ฟ zlovฤstnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ zlovestne
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ zlohotno
๐ฎ๐ธ illilega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะทาฑะปัะผะดัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลiddษtlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ viciosamente
Word origin
The word 'viciously' originated from the Middle English word 'vicious', which comes from the Latin word 'vitiosus' meaning 'full of faults or defects'. Over time, the meaning of 'viciously' evolved to describe actions or comments that are cruel, violent, or harmful. It has been used in English language since the 15th century.
See also: viciousness.