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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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adverb

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Recent Examples of wicked
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From wicked to saintly, Cynthia Erivo seems to do it all. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025 Are people born wicked, or is wickedness thrust upon them? Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025 Cancer had snatched his leg with a wicked arm tackle. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025 Ariana Grande is bringing her wicked sense of style to the 2025 Critics Choice Awards red carpet! Hedy Phillips, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wicked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wicked
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  • Fans have long waited to see how the show, produced by Skybound Entertainment, adapts this massive event from Kirkman's comics, which sees Angstrom (Sterling K. Brown) assemble an army of evil Marks from alternate dimensions to lay siege to Earth.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Michelle Trachtenberg's fans are remembering her in one of her most mischievous roles.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Addressing his health issues and impact of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the film showcases the central role music continues to play in Ozzy’s life, also proving his mischievous sense of humor remains resolutely intact, despite it all.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • That leads to the second point: automating boring tasks, or delegating unpleasant things to the AI itself.
    John Werner, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Seed oils are typically made by pressing or crushing the seeds and then processing them further with chemicals and heat to remove elements that can leave the oil cloudy or with an unpleasant taste or odor.
    Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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  • Listeria is particularly dangerous for elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The 400-mile race is scheduled to start on Sunday after it was delayed by more than a month due to warm temperatures and a dangerous trail.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • And in a heartwarming turn of events, Wayans is extremely supportive of his child.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • Michelle Yeoh Yeoh may be in her villain era, but there's nothing sinful about her Louvre look.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The dominant Christian theology of the Middle Ages held that wealth was inherently sinful in a world where most people toiled in terrible poverty.
    Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
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  • What disrupts the playful opening to what will become a quietly devastating look at PTSD, however, is a sudden cut to a girl crouching next to the body.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
  • With playful prints, fun embroideries, and the softest material, Stripe & Stare has something for everyone—even every astrological sign.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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  • Her lyric vocal writing contends with harsh reality, but her style is never far from profound rapture.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life.
    Holly Williams, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Wicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wicked. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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