vicious
adjectiveHow many syllables in vicious?
There are 3 syllables in the word vicious.How to pronounce vicious:
Definition of vicious:
- vicious (adjective):
- dangerously aggressive savage
- (of an animal) fierce or hostile
- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering.
Synonyms for vicious:
abhorrent
acute
atrocious
bad
barbarous
blistering
brutal
cruel
dangerous
deep
diabolical
dreadful
excruciating
explosive
exquisite
fearful
fearsome
fell
ferocious
fiendish
fierce
foul
frightful
furious
ghastly
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Antonyms for vicious:
acceptable
accessible
accommodating
acquiescent
adaptable
admirable
affable
affectionate
agreeable
aiding
all heart
almsgiving
altruistic
amenable
amiable
amicable
amusing
angelic
angelical
approachable
assisting
attentive
attractive
beautiful
benefic
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