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wickedly Synonyms
Another word for wickedly
Choosing another word for wickedly depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a playfully malicious, mischievous, or slyly humorous manner.
Usage Example
"She grinned mischievously after hiding her brother's car keys just before he needed to leave."
Strongest
mischievously
roguishly
impishly
Strong
slyly
devilishly
archly
• adverb (Context 2)
In an evil, morally wrong, or cruel manner.
Usage Example
"The tyrant ruled evilly over the kingdom for decades, showing no mercy to his subjects."
Strongest
evilly
vilely
sinfully
Strong
maliciously
nefariously
cruelly
iniquitously
malevolently
• adverb (Context 3)
To an extreme, intense, or impressive degree (used as an intensifier, often before adjectives).
Usage Example
"The comedian delivered a extremely funny satire of modern corporate culture."
Strongest
extremely
fiendishly
devilishly
Strong
intensely
fiercely
remarkably
Opposites of wickedly
The opposite of wickedly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
virtuously
righteously
innocently
mildly
morally
slightly
benevolently
barely
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wickedly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wickedly