Vicious or Visious

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Vicious (not Visious).

Correct Spelling

Vicious

Incorrect Spelling

Visious

How common is this error?

There are 12,100 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Visious'. 'Visious' ranks in the top 180 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 23 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

"Vicious" is primarily used as an adjective. It describes someone or something that is deliberately cruel or violent. Additionally, it can indicate something that is harmful or malevolent in nature.

Examples of vicious being used in a sentence:

Correct The dog had a vicious growl that sent shivers down my spine.
Incorrect The dog had a visious growl that sent shivers down my spine.
Correct Her vicious comments during the meeting left everyone feeling uneasy.
Incorrect Her visious comments during the meeting left everyone feeling uneasy.
Correct The storm unleashed a vicious wind, tearing branches from the trees.
Incorrect The storm unleashed a visious wind, tearing branches from the trees.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Vicious

What is its origin?

The word 'vicious' originates from the Latin word 'viciosus,' which means 'full of faults' or 'bad.' It is derived from 'vitium,' meaning 'fault' or 'defect.' The term evolved through Old French 'vicieux' before entering the English language in the late Middle Ages.

How do you pronounce vicious?

The word 'vicious' is pronounced as /ˈvɪʃ.əs/. It sounds like "VISH-uhs."

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'vicious' can be used in a sentence as follows: "The vicious dog lunged at anyone who approached its territory." When using the word, it's important to ensure correct spelling and to be aware that 'vicious' can describe something that is cruel, violent, or morally reprehensible, as well as describe intense or extreme behaviors or situations. Care should also be taken not to confuse it with similar-sounding words like 'viscous,' which relates to the thickness of fluids.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.