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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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2
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
Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Broadly, the queens seem eager to shut down Mistress’s wicked playfulness this time, but Ginger also acts ready to burst at the slightest prodding.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 4 July 2025
With a wicked changeup and high upside, the Giants could deal him in exchange for an impact player on offense to try and make things click.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
As their wicked father Artabano, Eric Ferring held down the opera’s sole low-ish voice with scorching conviction.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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The Judean wilds are full of others seeking clarity, plus a wicked merchant named Musa sent to test and torment the young ascetic from Galilee.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Broadly, the queens seem eager to shut down Mistress’s wicked playfulness this time, but Ginger also acts ready to burst at the slightest prodding.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 4 July 2025
With a wicked changeup and high upside, the Giants could deal him in exchange for an impact player on offense to try and make things click.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
As their wicked father Artabano, Eric Ferring held down the opera’s sole low-ish voice with scorching conviction.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wicked
Adjective
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Prosecutors alleged Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, believed an apocalypse was imminent and people around them were evil zombies.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Thanks to now-iconic moments like Bob Barker’s surprisingly physical cameo and a cast including Christopher McDonald as Happy’s cartoonishly evil rival Shooter McGavin, the movie became a cult classic.—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Fargo has an absurdist streak a mile wide and a sense of cosmic comeuppance that suggests the strings are being pulled by a mischievous trickster-god with a mean streak.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The cat's clumsy adventure quickly charmed viewers who recognized the mischievous nature of felines.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Disruptions in the ratio, like when there’s too much estrogen vs. testosterone, can cause unpleasant symptoms like weight gain, mood swings, and fatigue.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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Tribalism can and does spill over into much more unpleasant areas, from basic name-calling to more insidious abuse.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But having too few senescent cells is dangerous, because senescence helps block tumors.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Easter said police recently secured a court order for two vehicles – a Toyota Chaser and a Yamaha R1 – to be destroyed after they were connected to dangerous driving activities.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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It’s coated in a thin layer of real gold – not just to look fancy, but because gold reflects infrared light extremely well.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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The Jacksonville Jaguars made an extremely aggressive move in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Growing up in rural Tennessee, my grandfather learned that certain activities — card playing, smoking, imbibing — were sinful.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The therapy was the most spiritual, calming and sinful experience of Ingrid’s life.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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Both players enjoyed some playful banter during the game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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Many designs incorporate bold color accents, vibrant greens, reds, yellows, and blues by adding a playful contrast to the metals.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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As the moon moves through Sagittarius, a harsh reality disturbs your inner peace.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Unlike harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbers like steel wool, salt effectively tackles grime while remaining safe for both wood and plastic cutting board surfaces.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Wicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wicked. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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