vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adjective3 •violent and cruel, likely to hurt someone badly or to destroy things •Savage and aggressive. •(no longer used) Pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity.We may so seize on vertue, that if we embrace it with an over-greedy and violent desire, it may become vicious. — 2006 formsmore vicious · viciouser · most vicious · viciousest