viciously Definition
- 1in a way that is deliberately cruel or violent
- 2in a way that is very severe or unpleasant
Using viciously: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "viciously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dog attacked viciously, biting and clawing at the intruder.
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The storm hit the coast viciously, causing widespread damage and flooding.
Example
He was viciously attacked by a group of strangers on his way home from work.
viciously Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for viciously
- cruelly
- ferociously
- brutally
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Summary: viciously in Brief
The adverb 'viciously' [ˈvɪʃəsli] describes actions that are intentionally cruel or violent, or situations that are very severe or unpleasant. Examples include 'The dog attacked viciously, biting and clawing at the intruder,' and 'The storm hit the coast viciously, causing widespread damage and flooding.'
