wicked — morally wrong and bad
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: morally wrong and bad
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪkɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother told me wicked stories about her youth that made me laugh until I cried.
- The wicked stepsisters made Cinderella do all the housework.
- That pizza was wicked good - I ate the whole thing!
wicked
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwɪkɪd/]
morally wrong and bad
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'wicca', meaning 'sorcerer' or 'wizard'. The word originally described one who practices magic, but gradually evolved to signify moral corruption and evil behavior, reflecting a historical association between witchcraft and malevolence.
Breakdown
wicca (sorcerer, wizard) + -ed (adjective suffix) = wicked (possessing the qualities of a sorcerer; later, evil or morally corrupt).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother told me wicked stories about her youth that made me laugh until I cried.”
“The wicked stepsisters made Cinderella do all the housework.”
“That pizza was wicked good - I ate the whole thing!”
“Don't give me that wicked look when I'm trying to help you.”
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