viciada

Viciada is the feminine form of viciado in Portuguese and is used as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, viciada denotes a person who is addicted or habitually dependent on something. As an adjective, it describes a strong, habitual attraction or compulsion toward a habit or activity.

The masculine form is viciado. The word derives from vício, meaning addiction or vice, which in turn comes from Latin vitium.

Usage and connotations: In everyday speech, viciada can be neutral, informal, or pejorative depending on context. It can refer to substance addictions (for example, drugs or alcohol) or to behavioral patterns (such as gaming, social media use, shopping) and even to intense hobbies.

Geographic and social notes: The term is common in Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese and is often used colloquially. In clinical or professional contexts, more formal terms like dependência or transtorno do uso may be used.