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as in evil
not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable
a wicked urge to steal just for the sake of stealing
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as in mischievous
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
a wicked grin on his face when he said that
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3
as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
rotting eggs create a truly wicked stench caused a rash with a wicked itch
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as in dangerous
causing or capable of causing harm
a wicked insult that deeply hurt his self-esteem for many years
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as in extremely
to a great degree
we were wicked excited when our team finally won the pennant after so many years
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Recent Examples of wicked
John Bacon, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
All-in-one computers are a good way to get a home PC set up without a lot of fuss, and this Lenovo model is on sale for a wicked 52% off retail right now at Amazon.
—PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Well, that and 98-mph fastballs and wicked breaking pitches.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Chances are its uninhibited critique of privilege, political satire, and wicked social commentary would be softened or edited out.
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
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—John Bacon, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
All-in-one computers are a good way to get a home PC set up without a lot of fuss, and this Lenovo model is on sale for a wicked 52% off retail right now at Amazon.
—PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Well, that and 98-mph fastballs and wicked breaking pitches.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Chances are its uninhibited critique of privilege, political satire, and wicked social commentary would be softened or edited out.
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wicked
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While the practice of using haint blue to ward off evil spirits might not be as common, the color has bled into the mainstream, with major paint companies like Sherwin-Williams and PPG Industries, Inc selling paint inspired by the shade.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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But who exactly is The Sentry, what are his origins, powers, and comrades in the fight against justice, and what’s the deal with his evil subconscious manifestation, The Void?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Ramona is an imaginative (and mischievous) fourth grader who is always up to something.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the house is haunted, and the group must confront their differences to survive the night against a host of mischievous ghosts.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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With the present geopolitical situation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, landmines are making a very unpleasant comeback.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
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In our testing, the formula feels like a gel-serum—and doesn't get heavy, gloopy, or otherwise unpleasant.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Prioritising one competition in favour of another is a dangerous game to play in any case when the stakes are so high.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The most immediate context for this comment is presumably both the backlash to Hogwarts Legacy and the ongoing backlash over Rowling’s views writ large regarding trans women being dangerous predators.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
18 Apr. 2025
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Western Conference Finals Potential Opponents: Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves or Golden State Warriors The expectation is that the Thunder will have a clear path to the Western Conference Finals, which will undoubtedly be an extremely tough series.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Revel is extremely talented, but the Bills need a corner who can step in and be good to go from the beginning of the season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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Driven by a religious mandate to purify society by stopping sinful behavior, the AFMRS’s missionaries provided direct outreach to low-income areas.—
Jenna Deep,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here's the list of least-to-most sinful states, according to WalletHub: TRAVELERS FLOCK TO TOP RELIGIOUS LANDMARKS DEEMED 'MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE' (iStock) 50.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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This playful, colorful apartment block designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser ignores straight lines entirely and proves that architecture can be joyful rebellion.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Hope reigns even in this harsh political climate we Americans are now experiencing.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Several previous town halls gave a platform to politically damaging attacks on GOP lawmakers over Trump’s policies and especially the harsh cuts in government agencies engineered by billionaire first buddy Elon Musk.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Wicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wicked. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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