Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Learner’s Word of the Day =>Vicious


Learner’s Word of the Day
 

 
 
=>Vicious   Audio Pronunciation   /ˈvɪʃəs/   adjective
 
Comparative and superlative forms: more vicious; most vicious
 
MEANING
 
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.
 
informal : very bad or severe • a vicious storm • a viciousheadache
 
 viciously adverb • She was viciously attacked. • He lashed outviciously at his critics. • The dog snarled viciously.
 
 viciousness noun [noncount]

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