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Viciously: meaning, definitions and examples

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viciously

 

[ หˆvษชสƒษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viciosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‚เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bรถsartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kejam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปั–ัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚oล›liwie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹ๅฟใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vicieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viciosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถtรผ niyetle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”์ธํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฎุจูŠุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zlovฤ›stnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlovestne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถๆ„ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlohotno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ illilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทาฑะปั‹ะผะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiddษ™tlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viciosamente

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,852, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.