morally bad in principle or practice
Used in a Sentence
wicked
How to use wicked in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for wicked.
Editorial note
"The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
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Quick take
morally bad in principle or practice
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of wicked gathered in one view.
having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person"
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"; "under wicked fire from the enemy's guns"; "a wicked cough"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for wicked.
adjective
morally bad in principle or practice
adjective
having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person"
adjective
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"; "under wicked fire from the enemy's guns"; "a wicked cough"
adjective
naughtily or annoyingly playful; "teasing and worrying with impish laughter"; "a wicked prank"
See also: arch, impish, implike, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, puckish
adjective
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust; "a disgusting smell"; "distasteful language"; "a loathsome disease"; "the idea of eating meat is repellent to me"; "revolting food"; "a wicked stench"
Example sentences
"The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
He's super nice, wicked smart, very approachable, listens more than he talks.
There are a few drugs, especially stimulants, where there is a very short high followed by a ridiculously wicked comedown.
Some altered states of consciousness achievable through the use of these substances are considered to be "impure" or "derranged" in some way, and their users are considered immoral, depraved or wicked.
It's much easier to invent yourself a wicked reason why it would work for your own individual best, put your mind at ease and just sit back instead of going through the mental effort of worrying about this and putting the energy to stand up for everybody's rights.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use wicked in a sentence?
"The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
What does wicked mean?
morally bad in principle or practice
What part of speech is wicked?
wicked is commonly used as adjective.