viciously
- a word derived from vicious.
Example Sentences
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The way everyone responded to this error—by turning a simple mistake into a ritual flogging—only bolsters the toxic notion that the press is forever viciously intruding on the secret, sacred work of perfect jurists.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
Donovan Louis Bazemore, portraying Auggie’s friend Jack, who in a moment of peer-pressure weakness made a viciously derogatory comment about Auggie, makes you feel his remorse and confusion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
Candace Owens’ name surfaced repeatedly and rather viciously in a speech given by actor Rob Schneider, often as a point of tension rather than unity.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025
Those at the top were surprised how quickly and viciously the fans turned on Postecoglou after Danish champions Midtjylland went 3-1 up in the first European game at the City Ground for 30 years.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025
“It is Veritaserum — a Truth Potion so powerful that three drops would have you spilling your innermost secrets for this entire class to hear,” said Snape viciously.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
