viciously
gb/vˈɪʃəsli/ us/vˈɪʃəsli/
C1
Anglais
brutálisan, kegyetlenül, rosszindulatúan, iszonyúan
C1
1
brutálisan
B2
kegyetlenül
B2
Schéma d’usage :
viciously + [verb] (e.g., attack, beat, bite)
The dog was viciously attacked by another animal.
A kutyát egy másik állat brutálisan megtámadta.
He was viciously beaten outside the bar.
A bár előtt brutálisan megverték.
She shouted for help as the man kicked her viciously.
Exemples pédagogiques
The man was viciously attacked.
A férfit brutálisan megtámadták.
The dog bit him viciously.
A kutya brutálisan megharapta.
Erreur fréquente :
Do not use it for ordinary strength (e.g., *viciously strong* is uncommon); it usually implies cruelty or harm.
Sens
in a cruel, violent way
Collocations
viciously attacked
|viciously beaten
|viciously assaulted
|viciously bitten
|viciously kicked
|viciously stabbed
|viciously abused
|viciously bullied
|viciously injured
|viciously murdered
Synonymes
brutally (Focuses on extreme physical violence or cruelty.)
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savagely (Suggests uncontrolled, animal-like violence.)
Antonymes
gently (In a soft, non-harmful manner.)
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kindly (With care and goodwill rather than cruelty.)
Thèmes
crime
|violence
|behavior
Définition
in a very cruel and violent way
In a way that is deliberately cruel or violent and intended to cause serious harm.
C1
2
kegyetlenül
B2
Schéma d’usage :
viciously + [verb] (e.g., criticize, insult, mock)
Her performance was viciously criticized online.
A teljesítményét az interneten kegyetlenül kritizálták.
He was viciously mocked for his accent.
Kegyetlenül gúnyolták az akcentusa miatt.
The columnist viciously attacked the mayor’s character.
Exemples pédagogiques
People viciously criticized the new policy.
Az emberek kegyetlenül bírálták az új intézkedést.
Don’t speak viciously about others.
Ne beszélj rosszindulatúan másokról.
Erreur fréquente :
It is stronger than simply 'rudely' or 'strongly'; it implies malice and real damage.
Sens
in a harsh, spiteful way
Collocations
viciously criticized
|viciously attacked (in print)
|viciously mocked
|viciously insulted
|viciously ridiculed
|viciously gossiped
|viciously slandered
|viciously sarcastic
|viciously personal
|viciously unfair
Synonymes
maliciously (Highlights intention to harm or punish.)
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spitefully (Emphasizes nastiness driven by resentment.)
Antonymes
fairly (Without malice or bias; in a just way.)
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politely (In a respectful, non-hurtful way.)
Thèmes
communication
|emotions
|social
Définition
in a very mean and harmful way (with words)
In a way that is very harsh, malicious, and intended to hurt someone’s feelings or reputation.
C1
3
iszonyúan
B1
brutálisan
B2
Schéma d’usage :
viciously + [adjective/adverb] (e.g., cold, hot, difficult)
It was viciously cold on the mountain ridge.
A hegygerincen iszonyúan hideg volt.
A viciously bright light flashed in her eyes.
Vakítóan erős fény villant a szemébe.
The final exam was viciously difficult for most of the class.
Exemples pédagogiques
It is viciously cold today.
Ma iszonyúan hideg van.
Erreur fréquente :
This use is less common than the 'cruel/violent' sense and usually adds a negative, harsh feeling (e.g., 'viciously cold').
Sens
extremely and unpleasantly
Collocations
viciously cold
|viciously hot
|viciously windy
|viciously difficult
|viciously hard
|viciously bright
|viciously sharp
|viciously uncomfortable
Synonymes
severely (Neutral and common for degree, often less emotional.)
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bitterly (Common with 'cold' and emphasizes unpleasantness.)
Antonymes
mildly (To a small degree; not harsh.)
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pleasantly (In a comfortable, enjoyable way.)
Thèmes
weather
|intensity
|daily_life
Définition
extremely, in a way that feels harsh
To a very great degree in a way that feels severe, harsh, or painful.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
viciously
API
GB/vˈɪʃəsli/
US/vˈɪʃəsli/
Syllabes et accentuation
vi - ciously (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: viciously
- Plural: viciouslies
Expressions
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