wickedly
4 synonyms for wickedly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In an evil, cruel, or mischievous way.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use wickedly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grin wickedly
wickedly funny
wickedly clever
Etymology
From wicked + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Full origin of wickedly →Frequently asked questions
What does “wickedly” mean?
The word “wickedly” means in an evil, cruel, or mischievous way. In plain terms, describes doing something in a mischievous, cruel, or delightfully naughty manner.
How do you pronounce “wickedly”?
“Wickedly” is pronounced WIH-kihd-lee (/ˈwɪkɪdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “wickedly” in a sentence?
Here is “wickedly” used in a sentence: “She smiled wickedly before revealing the twist.”
What part of speech is “wickedly”?
“Wickedly” is an adverb.
