Wickedly Meaning in English
word · lemma: wicked
Definition
In a manner that is evil, morally wrong, or playfully mischievous. It can describe truly bad actions or someone acting naughtily, usually in a fun or joking way.
Usage & Nuances
'Wickedly' is mostly used in formal or literary language for truly bad actions, but can also describe playful mischief, especially with children ('smiled wickedly'). Avoid confusing with simply 'badly'. Common with 'wickedly funny', 'wickedly smart', especially in British English for emphasis ('wickedly good').
Example Sentences
He laughed wickedly at the joke.
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The villain smiled wickedly before speaking.
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The children giggled wickedly as they played their prank.
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That's a wickedly clever idea!
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She grinned wickedly and stole the last cookie.
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The wind howled wickedly through the trees all night.
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