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adv

viciously

adv
1
In a cruel, violent, or savage manner.
"The critics attacked the film viciously."

How to Use Viciously

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In plain EnglishDone in a cruel, aggressive way.

Word Forms

more viciously comparative, most viciously superlative

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Etymology

From vicious plus the adverb suffix -ly.

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