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Meaning of wickedly
The primary meaning of the word "wickedly" is in a morally wrong or evil manner.
Etymology of wickedly
The word "wickedly" has its roots in Old English "wicca" meaning sorcerer or witch, and "wician" meaning to practice sorcery, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wikkiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "weik-" meaning to bend or turn, possibly related to magic or spiritual practices.
Synonyms
heinously
atrociously
horribly
terribly
awfully
vilely
odiously
detestably
abominably
reprehensibly
shamefully
scandalously
outrageously
nefariously
flagitiously
feloniously
criminally
sinfully
iniquitously
depravedly
corruptly
viciously
maliciously
spitefully
malevolently
diabolically
fiendishly
demonically
satanically
hellishly
infernally
monstrously
gruesomely
gruesomely
ghastly
horribly
horrifically
appallingly
hideously
shockingly
disturbingly
unsettlingly
distressingly
discomfortingly
unkindly
cruelly
brutally
ruthlessly
mercilessly
heartlessly
pitilessly
remorselessly
relentlessly
savagely
barbarously
inhumanly
Definitions
- In a morally wrong or evil manner
- In a playfully mischievous or cheeky way
Usage Examples
- The villain in the story acted wickedly, bringing suffering to many innocent people.
- She smiled wickedly as she revealed the surprise party she had planned for her friend.
Antonyms
righteously
virtuously
morally
ethically
honorably
nobly
justly
fairly
impartially
lawfully
rightfully
innocently
purely
decently
respectfully
kindly
gently
compassionately
sympathetically
benevolently
generously
selflessly
altruistically
humbly
modestly
unassumingly
meekly
mildly
temperately
moderately
calmly
peacefully
serenely
tranquilly