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wicked vs wickedly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| wickedadjective/ˈwɪk.ɪd/ | Meaning morally very bad and cruel; also slightly naughty in a funny way | Goes with wicked witch | Example In the story, a wicked stepmother sends the girl into the forest alone. |
| wickedlyadverb/ˈwɪk.ɪd.li/ | Meaning in an evil way, or (informally) in a sharp, clever and amusing way | Goes with wickedly funny | Example She smiled wickedly as she told him the plan had failed. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It was a clever trick.