vicious (Meaning)
vicious (s)
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
having the nature of vice
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
vicious (a.)
Bitter; spiteful; malignant.
Characterized by vice or defects; defective; faulty; imperfect.
Addicted to vice; corrupt in principles or conduct; depraved; wicked; as, vicious children; vicious examples; vicious conduct.
Wanting purity; foul; bad; noxious; as, vicious air, water, etc.
Not correct or pure; corrupt; as, vicious language; vicious idioms.
Not well tamed or broken; given to bad tricks; unruly; refractory; as, a vicious horse.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vicious
vicious Sentence Examples
- The dog became vicious when threatened, barking loudly and showing its teeth.
- The storm unleashed a vicious wind that uprooted trees and damaged buildings.
- The gossip circulating around the office was not only false but also vicious in nature.
- The political debate took a vicious turn, with candidates resorting to personal attacks.
- The criminal was known for his vicious acts, instilling fear in the community.
- A vicious cycle of poverty can be difficult to break without proper support and resources.
- The animal rights activists were appalled by the vicious treatment of the captive elephants.
- The boxer had a reputation for his vicious punches and aggressive fighting style.
- The online comments turned vicious, with users attacking each other's character without restraint.
- The rumor mill in high school could be incredibly vicious, spreading false stories and damaging reputations.
FAQs About the word vicious
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering, having the nature of vice, bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure, marked b
intensive, heavy, fierce, terrible,intense, deep, furious, ferocious, violent, hellacious
moderate, weak, weak, feeble, shallow, soft, light, light, shallow, superficial
The dog became vicious when threatened, barking loudly and showing its teeth.
The storm unleashed a vicious wind that uprooted trees and damaged buildings.
The gossip circulating around the office was not only false but also vicious in nature.
The political debate took a vicious turn, with candidates resorting to personal attacks.
