VICIOUSLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VICIOUSLY?

Need another word that means the same as “viciously”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “viciously” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Viciously” are: brutally, savagely

Viciously as an Adverb

Definitions of "Viciously" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “viciously” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In an aggressive, angry way.
• In a cruel or violent manner.
• In a vicious manner.

Synonyms of "Viciously" as an adverb (2 Words)

brutally	In a savagely violent way. She was unapologetic and brutally honest.
savagely	In a fierce, violent, and uncontrolled manner. Corporations have savagely cut costs to boost profits.

Usage Examples of "Viciously" as an adverb

• He was viciously attacked.
• The boy swore viciously.
• The animals tore viciously into their flesh.
• A teenager was viciously attacked by a group of youths.

Associations of "Viciously" (30 Words)

barbarous	Able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering. A barbarous crime.
beastly	In a beastly manner. This beastly war.
blasphemous	Characterized by profanity or cursing. Foul mouthed and blasphemous.
brawl	An uproarious party. A street brawl.
caitiff	A contemptible or cowardly person. A caitiff knight.
cranky	Bad-tempered; irritable. A cranky scheme to pipe ground level ozone into the stratosphere.
cruel	Wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. People who are cruel to animals.
debauch	A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity. He has debauched the morals of the people and endeavoured to corrupt parliament.
demonic	Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell. A demonic hurry.
despicable	Morally reprehensible. Would do something as despicable as murder.
diabolic	Showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil. The cold calculation and diabolic art of some statesmen.
fell	The act of felling something as a tree.
ferocious	Very great; extreme. A ferocious battle.
ferocity	The state or quality of being ferocious. The ferocity of the storm caught them by surprise.
fiendish	Extremely cruel or unpleasant. A fiendish despot.
fierce	Fashionable or attractive in a bold or striking way. His fierce loyalty.
heinous	Extremely wicked, deeply criminal. Heinous accusations.
hellish	Extremely difficult or unpleasant. Hellish weather.
impious	Lacking piety or reverence for a god. The emperor s impious attacks on the Church.
inhumane	Without compassion for misery or suffering; cruel. Biological weapons are considered too inhumane to be used.
iniquitous	Grossly unfair and morally wrong. These awards remain an iniquitous system.
irreverent	Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously. A certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner.
nefarious	(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal. Nefarious schemes.
odious	Extremely unpleasant; repulsive. Consequences odious to those you govern.
profane	Treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect. It was a serious matter to profane a tomb.
sinister	Of, on, or towards the left-hand side (in a coat of arms, from the bearer’s point of view, i.e. the right as it is depicted). The scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him.
truculence	Obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness.
ungodly	Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin. Ungodly lives of lust and pleasure.
villainous	Extremely bad or unpleasant. A villainous smell.
wicked	Highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust. Sophie makes wicked cakes.