/ ˈwɪkɪd; NAmE / adjective , noun
■ adjective ( wick·ed·er , wick·ed·est )
HELP NOTE : You can also use more wicked and most wicked .
1.
morally bad
SYN evil :
a wicked deed
stories about a wicked witch
2.
( informal ) slightly bad but in a way that is amusing and/or attractive
SYN mischievous :
a wicked grin
Jane has a wicked sense of humour.
3.
dangerous, harmful or powerful :
He has a wicked punch.
a wicked-looking knife
4.
( slang ) very good :
This song's wicked.
► wick·ed·ly adverb :
Martin grinned wickedly.
a wickedly funny comedy
a wickedly sharp blade
► wick·ed·ness noun [ U ]
■ noun
the wicked [ pl. ] people who are wicked
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IDIOMS
- (there's) no peace / rest for the wicked
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : probably from Old English wicca witch + -ed .