Wicked

/ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A malevolent or evil person.

He was often seen as the wicked in the stories we told.

adjective

Morally wrong or evil.

The wicked witch cast a spell on the village.

Intending to harm; malevolent.

He had a wicked grin that made everyone uneasy.

Very bad or unpleasant.

The wicked storms caused widespread destruction.

Cool or awesome; used informally.

That skateboard trick was wicked!

Middle English wicked, from Old English wicca, 'sorcerer'.

wicked stepmother

A cruel or malicious stepmother.

wicked sense of humor

A humorous style that is sharp or mischievous.

wickedness

The quality of being wicked or evil.

wickedly

In a wicked manner.

witch

A person, especially a woman, who is believed to have magical powers.

Awesome or excellent.

That new game is wicked!

Very intense or severe.

He runs wicked fast.