Definition of wicked
1 : morally very bad : evil
2a : fierce, vicious a wicked dogb : disposed to or marked by mischief : roguish does wicked impersonations
3a : disgustingly unpleasant : vile a wicked odorb : 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
wickedly
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Examples of wicked in a Sentence
a wicked act of cruelty
She played the part of the wicked stepmother in the play.
She wore a wicked grin after her victory.
She's known for having a wicked sense of humor.
She had a wicked case of food poisoning.
A wicked odor was coming from the closet.
He throws a wicked fastball.
Origin and Etymology of wicked
Middle English, alteration of wicke wicked, perhaps from Old English wicca
First Known Use: 13th century
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Definition of wicked
Examples of wicked in a Sentence
His car goes wicked fast.
All his friends thought he was wicked cool.
The tickets were wicked expensive.
1980
First Known Use of wicked
1980
WICKED Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of wicked for English Language Learners
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: morally bad
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: having or showing slightly bad thoughts in a way that is funny or not serious
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: very bad or unpleasant
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Definition of wicked for English Language Learners
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: very or extremely
WICKED Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of wicked for Students
wickeder
;wickedest
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