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wickedly
WIH-kihd-lee
Wickedly (adv) means In an evil, cruel, or mischievous way. Example: “She smiled wickedly before revealing the twist.”
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In an evil, cruel, or mischievous way.
"She smiled wickedly before revealing the twist."
"He grinned wickedly at the prank he'd planned."
How to use wickedly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes doing something in a mischievous, cruel, or delightfully naughty manner.
Common pairings
grin wickedly
wickedly funny
wickedly clever
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more wickedly
- Superlative
- most wickedly
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Etymology
From wicked + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for wickedly
allegedly
hurriedly
decidedly
assuredly
excitedly
repeatedly
reportedly
admittedly
supposedly
undoubtedly
unexpectedly
wholeheartedly
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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.
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