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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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adverb

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Recent Examples of wicked
Adjective
Laura was also funny, so funny – and had a wicked sense of humor. Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 Michelle was 16, entering her junior year at Lakewood High, a fiercely competitive swimmer with a wicked sense of humor. Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025 On the other hand, in many cases, there does seem to be something wicked about those who are dedicating their time to cancelling others. Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025 Those of us trying to explain these wicked things to our children. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wicked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wicked
Adjective
  • Tim Curry's marvelous Frank was a monster of self-regard, and Tim knew exactly how to give this evil genius his head and Mick served it up on a photographic plate.
    Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Major biotech companies that churn out made-to-order DNA for scientists have protections in place to keep dangerous biological material out of the hands of would-be evil-doers.
    Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The 55-year-old leads a mighty ensemble cast currently performing at the National’s Lyttelton Theatre until November, with Life of Pi‘s Hiran Abeysekera embodying our protagonist with a mischievous sense of frenzy through Robert Hastie’s sharp, contemporary take on the classic.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Cats are notoriously mischievous—but there's a reason so many people have them anyway, and one man summed it up in a viral TikTok video.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This can prevent mold and mildew growth, which can lead to unpleasant odors and damage to the dishwasher.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But too much fiber at once can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal issues, like gas and bloating.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • So quick, so dangerous in the final third, and surely so motivated to revive his career in a World Cup year.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But even hanging around the base camp can be dangerous, as hundreds of holiday makers were trapped when the area was hit in an unexpected blizzard over the weekend.
    Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Grain bins and silos can be extremely deadly if people get trapped inside.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • No one knows the cake’s origin, but people like to offer theories on its name: Some say the word devil is a nod to the sinful dark chocolate, reminiscent of devil’s food cake.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
  • In an important variation, medieval soldiers returning from war regularly spent an extended period of penance in monasteries – a recognition of Catholicism’s teaching that any war is inherently sinful.
    Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • This barrel chair nails that sweet spot between playful and polished.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The playful routine earned high praise from the judges, who were swept up in the performance.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The triumphant narrative began to fray when exceedingly harsh lockdown measures could no longer contain the spread of the virus, and the staggering human cost in the name of protecting lives defied all logic.
    Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
  • There are no easy fixes, so figuring out how to cushion the harsh impact will be the basis of negotiations with other parties in the Japanese legislature, the Diet.
    Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Wicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wicked. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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