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US/ˈwɪk.ɪd.li/
UK/ˈwɪk.ɪd.li/
in an evil way, or (informally) in a sharp, clever and amusing way
In context
She smiled wickedly as she told him the plan had failed.
The comedian is wickedly funny and never afraid to offend anyone.
The chef served a wickedly rich chocolate cake for dessert.
Words that go with wickedly
adverb + adjective
- wickedly funnyHer new novel is wickedly funny from the first page.
- wickedly cleverIt was a wickedly clever trick.
- wickedly sharpThe review was wickedly sharp but fair.
- wickedly wittyThe play is wickedly witty about modern politics.
verb + adverb
- grin wickedlyHe began to grin wickedly when he saw the prank work.
- smile wickedlyThe villain smiled wickedly and closed the door.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She laughed wicked.Correct: She laughed wickedly.