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viciously
Viciously (adv) means In a cruel, violent, or savage manner. Example: “The critics attacked the film viciously.”
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In a cruel, violent, or savage manner.
"The critics attacked the film viciously."
How to use viciously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone in a cruel, aggressive way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more viciously
- Superlative
- most viciously
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Etymology
From vicious plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for viciously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
cautiously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “viciously” mean?
The word “viciously” means in a cruel, violent, or savage manner. In plain terms, done in a cruel, aggressive way.
How do you use “viciously” in a sentence?
Here is “viciously” used in a sentence: “The critics attacked the film viciously.”
What part of speech is “viciously”?
“Viciously” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of viciously?
"viciously" (adv) means in a cruel, violent, or savage manner.
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