CEFR B1

wickedly

adverb

Meaning 1: Mischief

In a mischievous, malicious, or playfully evil way.

Examples

  • She gave him a wickedly knowing smile.
  • The chef added a wickedly rich sauce to the dish.

Meaning 2: Informal Approval

Extremely well or impressively (used informally, especially in British and Jamaican English).

Examples

  • That was a wickedly good performance!
  • He plays the guitar wickedly.

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪkɪdli/

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