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adjective

ˈwi-kəd How to pronounce wicked (audio)
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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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wicked

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adverb

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
Adjective
The fabric is cooling you, and the moisture is getting wicked from all over your body. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 On the afternoon of June 8, as a wicked storm bore down on the suburbs of Chicago, a cross country cyclist found a newborn kitten on the side of the road near Joliet. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 But even the most perfect Constitution can be undone by the wicked with the help of the bought, the stupid, and the cowardly. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Philadelphia already boasts a wicked rotation with Cristopher Sanchez, Zack Wheeler and Jesus Luzardo. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wicked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wicked
  1. evil
  2. mischievous
  3. unpleasant
  4. dangerous
  5. extremely
  6. sinful
  7. playful
  8. harsh
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  • In addition to the Griffins’ evil-genius toddler son, MacFarlane will voice Bean, Stewie’s man-of-very-few-words classmate who was dropped on his head one too many times.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 July 2026
  • With the franchise’s trademark blend of extreme gore and dark humor, the Evil Dead backstory centers on the ancient Book of the Dead that unleashes supernatural evil forces and twists victims into sadistic, shape-shifting, near-invincible monsters.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
Definition of evil
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  • Catching mischievous agents in real time The Hugging Face incident reveals the importance of real-time monitoring.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 24 July 2026
  • Everyone’s favorite fast-running, mischievous, coin-collecting hedgehog is turning 35.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of mischievous
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  • While some may be looking for more reasons to eat cookies, many more are simply hesitating to eat salads and other fresh produce amid a multistate outbreak of cyclospora, known for that unpleasant symptom, among others.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Principal owner John Middleton recently discussed the challenging decision to dismiss longtime manager Rob Thomson, admitting that terminating employees remains the most difficult and unpleasant aspect of his executive role, even after decades.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of unpleasant
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  • When atmospheric weather conditions in May drove dangerous pollution levels in Texas, environmental officials urged residents to limit driving and in particular to avoid drive-through lines.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • An unchecked ego further erodes psychological safety, as dismissing feedback signals that team contributions are unwelcome, creating dangerous blind spots.
    — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of dangerous
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  • Analyzing top player movement Changing schools is extremely common, with more than 17,000 athletes in Texas filling out a prior athletic participation form (PAPF) this past year, according to UIL executive director Jamie Harrison.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Here’s an outpost of a chain with some extremely personal, local touches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of extremely
Adjective
  • My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Critics also have challenged the report’s characterization of cases involving women, contending these were consensual affairs that were sinful but not abusive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Definition of sinful
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  • The stone in the shower had an almost iridescent quality to it, reminiscent of a seashell, a playful nod to Maui’s beaches.
    — Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
  • Pieces that are personal, playful, and don’t quite match are the ones that make a room or an outfit unmistakably one’s own.
    — ALEX EAGLE, Vogue, 26 July 2026
Definition of playful
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  • But some have pushed back on the idea that the threat of harsh legal punishment could prevent the gatherings in the first place.
    — Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Even if it's erased later, everyone now knows it can be drawn again, along the same criteria or something harsher, and that no one outside Washington controls where that line lands next.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
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