Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
particularly-vicious
Adjective
/pərˈtɪkjələrli ˈvɪʃəs/
Definition
Intensely cruel or brutal in nature, often distinguished by a level of severity that sets it apart from general cruelty.
Examples
- The particularly-vicious attack on the animal shocked the community.
- His particularly-vicious comments during the debate drew widespread criticism.
- The novel features a particularly-vicious antagonist who stops at nothing to achieve his goals.
Meaning
The term ‘particularly-vicious’ describes actions or behaviors that are especially harmful or malicious, going beyond what is typically expected in terms of violence or cruelty.
Synonyms
- brutal
- cruel
- ferocious
- malicious
- barbarous
