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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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3
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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Recent Examples of wicked
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The offence O’Reilly’s draft day scouting reports suggested the Oilers chose a middle-six centre (second or third line) with wicked checking ability and enough offence to project into a feature role if everything worked out.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Her daughter is getting older in a wicked world of Serena’s making, where privileged girls will be forced to become commanders’ wives or worse.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor is having wicked dreams of leaving Tennessee.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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Based on the famed Brothers Grimm tale, the story follows a princess who is rescued by seven dwarf miners who make Snow White part of their household after she’s exiled into a dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The offence O’Reilly’s draft day scouting reports suggested the Oilers chose a middle-six centre (second or third line) with wicked checking ability and enough offence to project into a feature role if everything worked out.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Her daughter is getting older in a wicked world of Serena’s making, where privileged girls will be forced to become commanders’ wives or worse.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor is having wicked dreams of leaving Tennessee.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wicked
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Eventually Edward snaps an evil vampire’s neck (happy!), but girl werewolf Leah falls into the lava to save Esme Cullen (sad!).—
Wolfgang Ruth,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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As if that wasn't enough trouble, evil doppelgänger Dark Samus shows up too. 5.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Dunk’s mischievous sense of humour was highlighted by poking fun at critics of Hurzeler while attending a Premier League darts event in Brighton in March.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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His voice babbles away throughout the record and his mischievous personality shines.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
24 Apr. 2025
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Daily use by adolescents and adults can result in another unpleasant side effect: uncontrollable vomiting, according to a 2021 study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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Vivian Yin’s will contains an unpleasant surprise for her daughters.—
Ilana Masad,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Activists have criticized clearing acres of trees, said that a firing range on campus could be dangerous and that the project would change the Matthews campus’ culture for the worse.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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Harvard-Westlake, last year’s Division 1 runner-up, is still dangerous with sophomore pitcher Justin Kirchner (7-0) and junior center fielder James Tronstein.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Buy something fun and extremely nerdy Lots of places discount their Star Wars merch and/or release exclusives on May 4, and StarWars.com has a roundup of all the coolest stuff, from Chewbacca flannel shirts and Hoth mini backpacks to a Grogu ring and R2-D2 Clip Charm.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The infection is extremely painful, and every single one of the larvae must be physically removed—and again, there are often hundreds.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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The sinful acts on display here are a direct result of that disenfranchisement, an effort to reclaim what is still owed, forty acres and a mule, with interest.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pope Gregory, believing these demons to be an indication of Magdalene’s excessively sinful past, identified her as an unnamed woman in Luke who wipes Jesus’ feet with her hair.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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The brown leather exterior means it can be dressed up with office clothes while its size and woven design are playful enough to work with casual looks like Birkenstocks, a tee, and loose jeans.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The video highlights their daily companionship—gentle walks, cozy cuddles, and playful moments—illustrating how both found comfort and healing in each other's company.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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This garment gets exposed to harsher conditions than most clothing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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More precipitation in these locations could make up for the harsh cold season.—
Jordan-Marie Smith,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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“Wicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wicked. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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