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wickedly

/ˈwɪk.ɪd.li/
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Adjective:wicked
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• adverb

1

In a playfully malicious, mischievous, or slyly humorous manner.

Example

"She grinned wickedly after hiding her brother's car keys just before he needed to leave."

2

In an evil, morally wrong, or cruel manner.

Example

"The tyrant ruled wickedly over the kingdom for decades, showing no mercy to his subjects."

3

To an extreme, intense, or impressive degree (used as an intensifier, often before adjectives).

Example

"The comedian delivered a wickedly funny satire of modern corporate culture."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'wicked' (likely derived from Old English 'wicca', meaning a sorcerer or wizard) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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