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US/ˈwɪk.ɪd/
UK/ˈwɪk.ɪd/
morally very bad and cruel; also slightly naughty in a funny way
In context
In the story, a wicked stepmother sends the girl into the forest alone.
He has a wicked sense of humour, so his jokes can be a bit shocking.
She gave me a wicked grin and took the last piece of cake.
Words that go with wicked
adjective + noun
- wicked witchThe wicked witch turned the prince into a frog.
- wicked smileHe answered with a wicked smile.
- wicked grinMy little brother had a wicked grin on his face.
- wicked stepmotherCinderella had to work for her wicked stepmother.
- wicked sense of humourHer grandmother has a wicked sense of humour.
- wicked thingsHe did some wicked things when he was young.
adverb + adjective
- truly wickedHurting animals for fun is truly wicked.