1
: morally very bad : evil
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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
wickedly
adverb
Examples of wicked in a Sentence
Adjective
a wicked act of cruelty
She played the part of the wicked stepmother in the play.
She wore a wicked grin after her victory.
She's known for having a wicked sense of humor.
She had a wicked case of food poisoning.
A wicked odor was coming from the closet.
He throws a wicked fastball.
Adverb
His car goes wicked fast.
All his friends thought he was wicked cool.
The tickets were wicked expensive.
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Adjective
The better-than-expected quarterly result, along with the promise of building momentum in the near future, might explain why the after-hours move isn't as wicked as that of some other software stocks in this earnings cycle.
—CNBC, 27 May 2026
Known for creating wicked political satires like Veep and The Thick of It, Iannucci is currently competing on Taskmaster.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 May 2026
Farrell was impressed by Ayala, who displayed a wicked slider and changed speeds.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The Toronto Sceptres hit the ice in January 2024, while AFC Toronto made its debut in April 2025, making Toronto one of only three North American cities to host professional women’s hockey, soccer, and basketball teams—a wicked trifecta.
—Julia Viele, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
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“Wicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wicked. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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