Definition von wicked

Häufigkeit

wicked

(wɪkɪd )

1. Adjektiv

You use wicked to describe someone or something that is very bad and deliberately harmful to people.

She described the shooting as a wicked attack.

She flew at me, shouting how wicked and evil I was.

Synonyme:bad, evil, corrupt, vile Weitere Synonyme von wicked

wickedness unzählbares Substantiv

...moral arguments about the wickedness of nuclear weapons.

Synonyme:evil, wrong, sin, curse Weitere Synonyme von wicked

2. Adjektiv

If you describe someone or something as wicked, you mean that they are rather naughty, but in a way that you find attractive or enjoyable.

She had a wicked sense of humour.

I adore white chocolate, and I always feel very wicked when eating it.

Synonyme:mischievous, playful, impish, devilish Weitere Synonyme von wicked

wickedly Adverb [usually ADVERB adjective, also ADV after v]

This collection of letters is affectionate, candid and wickedly funny.

Michael grinned wickedly.

Weitere Synonyme von wicked

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Häufigkeit

wicked in American

(ˈwɪkɪd ; wikˈid)

Adjektiv

morally bad or wrong; acting or done with evil intent; depraved

vicious; cruel

the wicked king

painful, unpleasant, etc.

a wicked blow on the head

naughty in a playful way; mischievous

4. US, Slang

showing great skill

he plays a wicked game of golf

SIMILAR WORDS: bad

Abgeleitete Formen

wickedly (ˈwickedly)

Adverb

wickedness (ˈwickedness)

Substantiv

Wortherkunft von wicked

ME < wikke, evil, akin to OE wicce, witch

Häufigkeit

wicked in British

(ˈwɪkɪd )

Adjektiv

morally bad in principle or practice

(as collective noun; preceded by the)

the wicked

mischievous or roguish, esp in a playful way

a wicked grin

causing injury or harm

troublesome, unpleasant, or offensive

5. slang

very good

Abgeleitete Formen

wickedly (ˈwickedly)

Adverb

wickedness (ˈwickedness)

Substantiv

Wortherkunft von wicked

C13: from dialect wick, from Old English wicca sorcerer, wicce witch1

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He has an amazing and albeit sometimes wicked sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Thereafter they were inseparable, despite the wicked stepmother status accorded by her stepchildren. Times, Sunday Times (2016)It felt great to do something wicked but then I did it again and felt terrible. The Sun (2016)The wicked stepmother knows what suits her and within those parameters she takes risks. Times, Sunday Times (2015)They were just great guys with such a wicked sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Where the hero of the film stands by himself against an entire town of wicked people. Christianity Today (2000)There was something both wicked and profound in his smile. Zindell, David The Broken God (1993)The player who sent it to me evidently has a wicked sense of humour. The Sun (2010)She is a wicked woman with a wicked sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2014)It occurred because there are wicked people out there. The Sun (2014)He was very sweet but had a wicked sense of humour so people thought he was aggressive. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Cat was amazed at how wicked she looked. Diana Wynne Jones CHARMED LIFE (1977)She has also got her wicked sense of humour back. The Sun (2012)It encourages vile people to do wicked acts. The Sun (2011)He has a wicked sense of humour and thinking about him made me feel hot. The Sun (2010)Both students agreed that the other looked wicked. Times, Sunday Times (2011)Are you taking wicked stepmother lessons? The Sun (2009)Young people are more bad, more wicked than before. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Daddy, you are the wicked stepmother. Times, Sunday Times (2008)For money, of course, but with you there would be something wicked added. Christina Dodd SOMEDAY MY PRINCE (1999)Once upon a time, 12 young men were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother. Times, Sunday Times (2015)She says: 'He was warm and funny with a wicked sense of humour and he truly seemed wise beyond his years. The Sun (2012)