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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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Recent Examples of wicked
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The Toronto Sceptres hit the ice in January 2024, while AFC Toronto made its debut in April 2025, making Toronto one of only three North American cities to host professional women’s hockey, soccer, and basketball teams—a wicked trifecta.
—Julia Viele, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu There’s no major confrontation between a Sith Lord and a Jedi Master father/son duo, but in many ways Rotta’s rejection of his own wicked father checks that box.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Daisy Ridley's Rey is wicked smart and a capable hero in a universe with the baddies of the First Order on the warpath.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 May 2026
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Farrell was impressed by Ayala, who displayed a wicked slider and changed speeds.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The Toronto Sceptres hit the ice in January 2024, while AFC Toronto made its debut in April 2025, making Toronto one of only three North American cities to host professional women’s hockey, soccer, and basketball teams—a wicked trifecta.
—Julia Viele, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu There’s no major confrontation between a Sith Lord and a Jedi Master father/son duo, but in many ways Rotta’s rejection of his own wicked father checks that box.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Daisy Ridley's Rey is wicked smart and a capable hero in a universe with the baddies of the First Order on the warpath.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wicked
Adjective
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Its tone is of a noir film, and begins with a missing persons mystery while gradually spinning out to reveal a world full of of fascist, evil mice.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The film also stars Jared Leto as He-Man's evil nemesis, Skeletor.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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His mustache is graying, but his eyes remain mischievous.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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On May 27, Netflix announced that Willa Dunn will take on the role of Nellie Oleson — Laura Ingalls’ mischievous, pot-stirring classmate — in the forthcoming Little House on the Prairie revival.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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An open box will absorb unpleasant smells in your bathroom for up to four months.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Though a person infected with the virus may experience unpleasant symptoms, others may be asymptomatic.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Brith had shut her eyes, finding that the sparks were still living on the inside of the lids, vivid in their dangerous dark.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Carpenter says the disturbing encounters left her fearful for her safety and that of relatives living with her, as police label the suspect’s fixation irrational and increasingly dangerous.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The club had learned to accept that the 51-year-old is extremely demanding and ambitious, qualities that actually made working with him a challenge at times.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Donley says that all the evidence presented in court shows that storing this waste in close proximity to homes, schools, and waterways would be extremely harmful to the local population's health and the environment.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Bowing down and worshiping an idol is sinful.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Efficiency is religion, and turnovers are almost sinful.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Bathrooms offer floor-to-ceiling black-and-white tile and benefit from natural light, adding an unexpected touch of polish to the otherwise playful design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The table tells a harsher story.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The girls’ mother, who traveled to appear in court Thursday with Doe 8, called for a harsh punishment and described how O’Connor, once in Idaho, helped sneak out Doe 8 to see her son, at one point provided them a hotel room.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Wicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wicked. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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