vicious · adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/
vicious (VIOLENT)
C2 violent and dangerous
Dictionary examples:
a vicious attack on a child
a vicious dog
Learner example:
She was a real, vicious murderer. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
vicious (UPSETTING)
C2 intended to upset someone
Dictionary example:
a vicious rumor
Learner example:
One advantage with this school that rose above the others, was the fact that there was virtually no cruel bullying or vicious teasing. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)
a vicious circle/cycle
C2 a continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem which then makes the first problem worse
Dictionary example:
Many people get trapped in a vicious circle of dieting and weight gain.
Learner example:
So we could say that it becomes a vicious circle. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
