WICKED Synonyms: 510 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈwi-kəd

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as in evil

not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable a wicked urge to steal just for the sake of stealing

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as in mischievous

tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness a wicked grin on his face when he said that

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as in unpleasant

not giving pleasure to the mind or senses rotting eggs create a truly wicked stench caused a rash with a wicked itch

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as in dangerous

causing or capable of causing harm a wicked insult that deeply hurt his self-esteem for many years

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as in extremely

to a great degree we were wicked excited when our team finally won the pennant after so many years

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With a wicked first step, lethal speed and an ability to create and finish plays through contact, Carter is averaging 17.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 24 games. —

Shakeia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2024 Plus Monaghan comes in and out of the story with that wicked glint in her eye that has been so underutilized since Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, bringing real sizzle to a semi-love-triangle. —

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024 This unpublished stroboscopic image of Davis dancing in character as the wicked Sportin’ Life perfectly captures the frenetic pace of his lifestyle. —

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2024 Rather than see that reality, too many see immigration as evil, portraying immigrants as wicked — people out to take your father’s or sister’s or child’s job, steal your belongings or worse. —

Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wicked

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