vi·cious 
/ˈvɪʃəs/ adjective
/ˈvɪʃəs/ adjective [more vicious; most vicious] 1 : very violent and cruel
▪ a vicious attack/battle 2 : very dangerous
▪ a vicious dog 3 : having or showing very angry or cruel feelings
▪ vicious gossip ▪ a vicious tone of voice ▪ I know you're upset with her, but there's no need to be vicious. 4 informal : very bad or severe
▪ a vicious storm ▪ a vicious headache
▪ a vicious attack/battle
▪ a vicious dog
▪ vicious gossip ▪ a vicious tone of voice ▪ I know you're upset with her, but there's no need to be vicious.
▪ a vicious storm ▪ a vicious headache
— vi·cious·ly adverb
▪ She was viciously attacked. ▪ He lashed out viciously at his critics. ▪ The dog snarled viciously.
▪ She was viciously attacked. ▪ He lashed out viciously at his critics. ▪ The dog snarled viciously.
— vi·cious·ness noun [noncount]
