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wicked

/ˈwɪk.ɪd/
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Adverb:wickedly
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• adjective

1

Evil or morally wrong in nature or practice.

Example

"The classic fairy tale features a wicked stepmother who plots against the young princess."

2

Playfully mischievous or roguish.

Example

"He gave her a wicked grin after hiding the last piece of chocolate cake."

3

Excellent, wonderful, or deeply impressive (informal).

Example

"The lead guitarist played a wicked solo at the end of the concert."

4

Extremely unpleasant, severe, or dangerous.

Example

"A wicked winter storm swept across the coast and knocked out the power lines."

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• adverb

1

American To a great degree; very or extremely (informal, especially in New England).

Example

"The water in the Atlantic Ocean is wicked cold even in the middle of July."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although consisting of a single written syllable in modern spelling, 'wicked' is pronounced with two syllables (/ˈwɪk.ɪd/). In informal British and New England slang, it undergoes semantic inversion to mean 'excellent' or 'very'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in Middle English as 'wicked', apparently formed with an adjectival suffix from Old English 'wicca' (sorcerer or wizard).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wicked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wicked
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