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- pronunciation:
- wI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
morally evil in actions or principles; sinful.
The wicked witch of the fairy tale sought to destroy the princess.- antonyms:
- good, sinless, upright, virtuous
- similar words:
- bad, black, evil, immoral, malignant, miscreant, nefarious, satanic, sinful, vicious
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| definition 2: |
marked by heartless cruelty; malicious; malignant.
This kidnapping and killing was the first of this man's wicked acts.- synonyms:
- evil, malign, malignant, satanic, sick, sinful, sinister
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| definition 3: |
malicious or mischievous; naughty or roguish.
You wicked child! Leave the poor animal alone!He has a wicked sense of humor.- similar words:
- bad, naughty
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| definition 4: |
painful, harmful, or dangerous.
I've got a wicked sore throat!She had a wicked fall from her horse. |
| definition 5: |
(informal) impressive or formidable.
He plays a wicked trumpet.He has a wicked backhand.- similar words:
- mean, tough
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| related words: |
bad, corrupt, dark, diabolic, diabolical, evil, heinous, mean, naughty, perverse, perverted, profane, profligate, splendid, tough, vile, wrong |
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| derivations: |
wickedly (adv.), wickedness (n.) |
Wicked comes from an Old English word that means "to give way," "bend easily," or "be weak."
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