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    Vicieux (en. Vicious)

    /vi.sjø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That shows a tendency to behave immorally or maliciously.
    He has wicked thoughts that drive him to act against his principles.
    Il a des pensées vicieuses qui le poussent à agir contre ses principes.
    That presents a deceptive or insidious character.
    This vicious plan aims to manipulate people to get what he wants.
    Ce plan vicieux vise à manipuler les gens pour obtenir ce qu'il veut.
    Refers to a tendency towards vice, depravity.
    His vicious nature made him unpopular among his peers.
    Sa nature vicieuse le rendait impopulaire parmi ses pairs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'viciosus', which means filled with vice.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a wicked mind
    A mind that thinks in a malicious or perverse way.
    un esprit vicieux
    wicked intentions
    Intentions that are immoral or malicious.
    des intentions vicieuses
    a vicious crime
    A criminal act that is particularly cruel or malevolent.
    un crime vicieux

    Related Words

    vice
    Immoral behavior or a bad habit.
    vice
    depravity
    Corruption or moral degradation.
    dépravation
    malice
    The intention to harm others.
    malveillance

    Slang Meanings

    Describing a person with unhealthy desires.
    He is really vicious, always on the lookout to commit reprehensible acts.
    Il est vraiment vicieux, toujours à l'affût de commettre des actes répréhensibles.
    Used to describe a situation or a joke that is strongly suggestive.
    This joke is vicious; it should be avoided in public.
    Cette blague est vicieuse, elle devrait être évitée en public.