[Prodigal Son]

Whew! I try to stay off these threads. So let me just post and leave really quick before people get vicious.

[f.Christian]

VISCIOUS!

[f.Christian]

Syllables: vi-cious

Part of Speech adjective
Pronunciation vI shEs
Definition 1. characterized by vice; wicked; immoral.
Synonyms atrocious (1) , wicked (1) , flagitious , nefarious , heinous , immoral , evil (1,2)
Similar Words odious , loathsome , fiendish , depraved {deprave} , reprobate , villainous , foul , despicable , abhorrent , infamous , vile , base2 , contemptible
Definition 2. given to violence or cruelty; savage; fierce.
Synonyms cruel (1) , fierce (1) , savage (1) , ferocious (1) , violent (1)
Crossref. Syn. brutal , evil , grim , brute
Similar Words wild , truculent , predatory , merciless , brutal , slashing , dangerous , barbarous , barbaric , ruthless
Definition 3. malicious.
Synonyms spiteful , rancorous , malicious , malign , malevolent , vindictive (1,2)
Crossref. Syn. evil
Similar Words predatory , hostile , caustic , venomous , acerbic , sardonic , cruel , hateful , antagonistic

Related Words mean , evil , wanton , tough , satanic , injurious , bloodthirsty , virulent , gory , destructive , nasty , barbarian , heinous , cutting , atrocious , nefarious

Derived Forms viciously, adv. ; viciousness, n.

[f.Christian]

Syllables: vis-cous

Part of Speech adjective
Pronunciation vI skEs
Definition 1. having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow.
Crossref. Syn. thick , stiff

Related Words coherent , adherent , adhesive

Derived Forms viscously, adv.