VICIOUS


Meaning of VICIOUS in English

adj. Function: adjective

1

Synonyms: WRONG 1, bad, evil, immoral, iniquitous, reprobate, sinful, wicked

2 highly offensive or reprehensible in character, nature, or conduct FF1C; vicious parents who were a bad influence on their children FF1E;

Synonyms: corrupt, degenerate, depraved, flagitious, infamous, miscreant, nefarious, perverse, putrid, rotten, unhealthy, villainous

Related Words: bad, faulty, poor, unsound; opprobrious, reprehensible; contaminated, obnoxious, septic

Contrasted Words: good, moral, righteous, right-minded

Antonyms: virtuous

3

Synonyms: SAVAGE 1, feral, wild

Related Words: brutish; bloodthirsty

4

Synonyms: MALICIOUS , despiteful, evil, hateful, malevolent, malign, malignant, rancorous, spiteful, wicked

5

Synonyms: INTENSE 1, concentrated, desperate, exquisite, fierce, furious, terrible, vehement, violent

Related Words: severe

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.