wicked

¹wick·ed

adj \ˈwi-kəd\

Definition of WICKED

1

: morally very bad : evil

2

a : fierce, vicious <a wicked dog> b : disposed to or marked by mischief : roguish <does wicked impersonations>

3

a : disgustingly unpleasant : vile <a wicked odor> b : causing or likely to cause harm, distress, or trouble <a wicked storm>

4

: going beyond reasonable or predictable limits : of exceptional quality or degree <throws a wicked fastball>

— wick·ed·ly adverb

Examples of WICKED

1. a wicked act of cruelty
2. She played the part of the wicked stepmother in the play.
3. She wore a wicked grin after her victory.
4. She's known for having a wicked sense of humor.
5. She had a wicked case of food poisoning.
6. A wicked odor was coming from the closet.
7. He throws a wicked fastball.

Origin of WICKED

Middle English, alteration of wicke wicked, perhaps from Old English wicca

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to WICKED

Synonyms: black, dark, evil, immoral, iniquitous, nefarious, rotten, sinful, unethical, unlawful, unrighteous, unsavory, vicious, vile, villainous, bad, wrong

Antonyms: decent, ethical, good, honest, honorable, just, moral, right, righteous, sublime, upright, virtuous

Related Words: base, contemptible, despicable, dirty, disreputable, evil-minded, ignoble, ill, infernal, low, mean, snide, sordid; atrocious, cruel, infamous, nasty; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, objectionable, obscene, offensive, reprehensible; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, libertine, loose, low-minded, perverted, reprobate, scrofulous, sick, unhealthy; cursed (also curst), cussed, defiling, noxious, pernicious, pestilential, ugly, ungodly, unwholesome; banned, barred, condemned, discouraged, forbidden, illegal, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, unauthorized, unclean; disallowed; execrable, lousy, miserable, wretched; errant, erring, fallen, unprincipled, unscrupulous; improper, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, naughty, unbecoming, unseemly, vulgar; dishonest, dishonorable

Near Antonyms: elevated, high, high-minded, law-abiding, legitimate, lofty, noble, principled, reputable, scrupulous; allowed, authorized, legal, licensed, permissible, permitted; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported; clean, correct, decent, decorous, exemplary, proper, seemly; blameless, commendable, creditable, guiltless, legitimate; chaste, immaculate, incorruptible, innocent, inoffensive, irreproachable, lily-white, perfect, pure, spotless, squeaky-clean, uncorrupted, unerring, unfallen, unobjectionable, venerable, white, wholesome; esteemed, respected, upstanding, worthy

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Rhymes with WICKED

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