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Least good or favorable in comparison
“These wicked acts are performed in darkness, and the wicked avoids the light of day.”
Superlative for having a cruel or malicious nature or character
“One can only shudder at the darkness that will befall us all under the wicked witch's command.”
(informal) Superlative for extremely unpleasant or disagreeable in nature
“Han was upset at the wicked smell after jumping down the garbage chute and blamed Leia for their predicament.”
Superlative for playfully mischievous
“She turns around, sees my wicked grin, and immediately wonders what is going on.”
Superlative for disdainfully or ironically humorous
“Most of the journalists possessed a wicked wit and humor that matched and even outstripped Maria's.”
(slang) Superlative for very impressive or high in quality
“There's enough wicked fretwork and cool guitar noise to satiate those in need of a modern rock fix.”
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