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vicious

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvɪʃəs/

vicious means: Very violent or cruel, and likely to hurt someone.

adjective

VIOLENT AND CRUELB2

Very violent or cruel, and likely to hurt someone.

  • That dog is vicious.
  • He suffered injuries in a vicious attack.
  • The argument turned into a vicious fight.

Similar words: violent, cruel, savage

Opposites: gentle

Common phrases: vicious attack, vicious dog, vicious fight, vicious assault

Questions about vicious

What does vicious mean?

Very violent or cruel, and likely to hurt someone.

What is vicious in other languages?

Türkçe: vahşi · Español: feroz · Français: féroce · Deutsch: aggressiv · Italiano: feroce · 日本語: 凶暴な

How do you pronounce vicious?

It is pronounced /ˈvɪʃəs/.

How do you use vicious in a sentence?

That dog is vicious. He suffered injuries in a vicious attack.

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