viciously
gb/vˈɪʃəsli/ us/vˈɪʃəsli/
C1
Inglês
brutálisan, kegyetlenül, rosszindulatúan, iszonyúan
C1
1
brutálisan
B2
kegyetlenül
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
The man was viciously attacked.
A férfit brutálisan megtámadták.
The dog bit him viciously.
A kutya brutálisan megharapta.
Erro comum:
Do not use it for ordinary strength (e.g., *viciously strong* is uncommon); it usually implies cruelty or harm.
Significado
in a cruel, violent way
Colocações
viciously attacked
|viciously beaten
|viciously assaulted
|viciously bitten
|viciously kicked
|viciously stabbed
|viciously abused
|viciously bullied
|viciously injured
|viciously murdered
Sinônimos
brutally (Focuses on extreme physical violence or cruelty.)
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savagely (Suggests uncontrolled, animal-like violence.)
Antônimos
gently (In a soft, non-harmful manner.)
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kindly (With care and goodwill rather than cruelty.)
Temas
crime
|violence
|behavior
Definição
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
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
People viciously criticized the new policy.
Az emberek kegyetlenül bírálták az új intézkedést.
Don’t speak viciously about others.
Ne beszélj rosszindulatúan másokról.
Erro comum:
It is stronger than simply 'rudely' or 'strongly'; it implies malice and real damage.
Significado
in a harsh, spiteful way
Colocações
viciously criticized
|viciously attacked (in print)
|viciously mocked
|viciously insulted
|viciously ridiculed
|viciously gossiped
|viciously slandered
|viciously sarcastic
|viciously personal
|viciously unfair
Sinônimos
maliciously (Highlights intention to harm or punish.)
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spitefully (Emphasizes nastiness driven by resentment.)
Antônimos
fairly (Without malice or bias; in a just way.)
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politely (In a respectful, non-hurtful way.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|social
Definição
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
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
It is viciously cold today.
Ma iszonyúan hideg van.
Erro comum:
This use is less common than the 'cruel/violent' sense and usually adds a negative, harsh feeling (e.g., 'viciously cold').
Significado
extremely and unpleasantly
Colocações
viciously cold
|viciously hot
|viciously windy
|viciously difficult
|viciously hard
|viciously bright
|viciously sharp
|viciously uncomfortable
Sinônimos
severely (Neutral and common for degree, often less emotional.)
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bitterly (Common with 'cold' and emphasizes unpleasantness.)
Antônimos
mildly (To a small degree; not harsh.)
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pleasantly (In a comfortable, enjoyable way.)
Temas
weather
|intensity
|daily_life
Definição
extremely, in a way that feels harsh
To a very great degree in a way that feels severe, harsh, or painful.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
viciously
AFI
GB/vˈɪʃəsli/
US/vˈɪʃəsli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
vi - ciously (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: viciously
- Plural: viciouslies
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