wicked
ˈwɪkɪd
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Definition of wicked - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
immoralmorally bad or evil
  • The villain's plan was described as wicked..
evil immoral
2.
intensityUKharsh or severe in effectUK
  • The storm had a wicked impact on the town.
fierce harsh severe
3.
slang positiveSlangUKexcellent or wonderfulSlangUK
  • The concert last night was absolutely wicked.!
awesome fantastic
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Expressions with wicked

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sharp or biting way of speaking
He's known for his wicked tongue during debates..
very high or unreasonable prices are asked
It's wicked what they charge for a cup of coffee.
impressive or skillful attempt in sports
That was a wicked shot from the halfway line.
very strong hit that causes a lot of harm
The boxer delivered a wicked blow to his opponent.
immoral or evil behavior
He was known for his wicked ways and deceitful actions.
fictional character who is a witch and antagonist
The wicked witch in the story scared all the children.

Origin of wicked

Old English, wicca (wizard)

Terms with wicked included in their meaning

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eviladj.
morality
morally corrupt or wicked in nature
religion
place of eternal punishment for the wicked
morality
person considered evil or wicked
perception
portrayed as wicked or evil
perception
portraying as wicked or evil
morality
extremely wicked or cruel
blackadj.
morality
evil or wicked in nature
evil
very wicked or malevolent person

Examples of wicked in a sentence

  • He gave a wicked laugh that sent chills down my spine.
  • The medicine had a wicked side effect on him.
  • Her words had a wicked sting that hurt deeply.
  • That new restaurant is wicked!
  • Her performance was wicked, everyone loved it.

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  1. French:diabolique, dévastateur, ...
  2. German:böse, verheerend, ...
  3. Italian:malvagio, devastante, ...
  4. Spanish:perverso, devastador, ...
  5. Portuguese:perverso, fantástico, ...
  6. Chinese:邪恶的, 严重的, ...
  7. Japanese:邪悪な, 激しい, ...
  8. Arabic:شِرِّير, عَنيف, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרוּשָׁע, הֶרְסָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:злой, суровый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:злий, сильний, ...
  12. Hindi:दुष्ट, भयंकर, ...

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