vicious

adjective

How many syllables in vicious?

There are 3 syllables in the word vicious.

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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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