Meaning & use

viciously

adverb·Academic

In a way that is violently cruel, aggressive, or intended to hurt someone deeply.

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The dog attacked viciously the moment the stranger stepped onto the property.

Critics viciously attacked the film for its weak script and poor acting.

A note on using this word

Applies to physical attacks as well as harsh verbal criticism or satire aimed at a person's work.

Words with a similar meaning

brutallysavagely

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