WICKED


Meaning of WICKED in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' wi-k ə d

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, alteration of wicke wicked, perhaps from Old English wicca

Date: 13th century

1 : morally very bad : EVIL

2 a : FIERCE , VICIOUS <a wicked dog> b : disposed to or marked by mischief : ROGUISH <does wicked impersonations>

3 a : disgustingly unpleasant : VILE <a wicked odor> b : causing or likely to cause harm, distress, or trouble <a wicked storm>

4 : going beyond reasonable or predictable limits : of exceptional quality or degree <throws a wicked fastball>

– wick · ed · ly adverb

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