Wicked
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪk.ɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wicked is an adjective meaning Evil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
Meaning
Evil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
More Meanings
- Harsh; severe.
- Wicked (evil) people collectively.
- simple past and past participle of wick
- Having a wick.
- (UK, dialect, obsolete) Active; brisk.
- (slang) Excellent; awesome; masterful; exceptional.
- (slang, especially Boston, archaic in Lancashire, Scotland) To a superlative extent, very, extremely
Example Sentences
That was a wicked guitar solo, bro!
Genuine cowards follow wicked people and cannot reliably sustain any virtue.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
What a wicked game to play, to make me feel this way / What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you / What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way
Word Forms
- wickeder
- wickedest
Synonyms for wicked
Depending on context, synonyms include evil, immoral, malevolent, malicious, nefarious, twisted.
Antonyms for wicked
Common opposites include virtuous, good.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diabolical, villainous, nefarious, flagitious, depraved, evil-minded.
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