Etymology

viciously

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Today it means: In a vicious manner; ferociously or maliciously. Full definition →

Middle English viciously
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromviciously
  2. English todayviciously

From Middle English viciously; equivalent to vicious + -ly.

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