Vicious or Viscious
Which Spelling is Correct?
Confused between "vicious" and "viscious"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Incorrect: Viscious
"Viscious" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "vicious" with only one "c" after the "i".
Correct: Vicious
"Vicious" is the correct spelling. It means deliberately cruel or violent, or extremely severe or unpleasant.
Definitions
Vicious (adjective):
Deliberately cruel or violent; extremely severe or unpleasant.
Examples:
- • The vicious cycle of poverty is hard to break.
- • He received a vicious blow to the head.
- • The vicious rumor spread quickly.
Viscious:
"Viscious" is a misspelling of "vicious" and is not a valid English word.
Examples:
- • "Viscious" is not used in standard English.
- • Always use vicious for the correct spelling.
Synonyms
Vicious:
- • Cruel
- • Brutal
- • Ferocious
- • Savage
- • Malicious
Viscious:
- • (No valid synonyms; not a standard English word)
Notes
Notes:
- • Vicious is spelled with only one "c" after the "i".
- • "Viscious" is never correct in any context.
- • The word comes from Latin "vitiosus" meaning "full of faults".
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "viscious" ever correct?
A: No, "viscious" is never correct. The proper spelling is always "vicious".
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Remember "vicious" has only one "c" after the "i".
Q: What does vicious mean?
A: "Vicious" means deliberately cruel, violent, or extremely severe.
Summary
Remember: Vicious is the correct spelling, meaning cruel or violent. The misspelling "viscious" is never correct. Always use "vicious" in your writing.