wicked
gb/wˈɪkɪd/ us/wˈɪkɪd/
B2
Angličtina
~ 8500
Významy
0 významů
adjective
B2
property
1
morally bad or evil
Very bad and evil, not caring if you hurt other people.
Vzorec užití:
a wicked [person/act/deed]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "wicked" when they only mean "bad" or "low quality" (for example, a "wicked phone" for a phone that works poorly). "Wicked" usually suggests strong moral judgment, not just poor quality. For everyday non-moral criticism, "bad" or "terrible" is more natural.
Synonyma
evil (Stronger and more direct; commonly used for great moral wrong or supernatural badness.)
Antonyma
virtuous (Stresses high moral standards and doing what is right, the opposite of wicked behavior.)
Kolokace
wicked act
|wicked deed
|wicked crime
|wicked man
|wicked stepmother
|wicked witch
Témata
ethics
|character
|religion
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The dictator was remembered as a wicked man who caused great suffering.
- They believed the child had been led astray by wicked companions.
- In many stories, a wicked stepmother tries to harm the children.
- The court described the attack as a wicked and senseless act of violence.
- She refused to take part in their wicked plan to cheat the charity.
Učební příklady
- The king was kind, but his brother was wicked.
- Only a wicked person would hurt an animal for fun.
- In the story, a wicked queen tries to kill the princess.
- He asked God to forgive his wicked thoughts.
- People were afraid of the wicked man in the village.
adjective
B2
property
2
very strong and unpleasant
Very strong and bad in a way that hurts or is hard to deal with.
Vzorec užití:
a wicked [pain/storm/punch]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with the moral sense and avoid using it, or think it always sounds very old. In modern English, this "very strong and unpleasant" meaning is still natural in speech, especially for pain or weather.
Synonyma
fierce (Often used for strong natural forces or emotions; slightly less colloquial than "wicked" in this sense.)
Antonyma
mild (Describes something that is not strong or harsh, the opposite of "wicked" pain or weather.)
Kolokace
wicked headache
|wicked storm
|wicked wind
|wicked hangover
|wicked left hook
|wicked bruise
Témata
intensity
|health
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I woke up with a wicked headache after the long flight.
- The town was hit by a wicked storm that knocked out power for days.
- She caught a wicked cold that kept her in bed all week.
- He landed a wicked punch that ended the fight in seconds.
- We had to drive through a wicked fog on the way home.
Učební příklady
- I have a wicked toothache and I need a dentist.
- There was a wicked wind on the beach yesterday.
- He got a wicked bruise on his leg from the accident.
- We drove slowly because of the wicked rain.
- She felt wicked pain in her back when she stood up.
adjective
informal
B2
property
3
playfully cruel or mischievous
A little bit cruel or rude, but in a funny way that people often like.
Vzorec užití:
a wicked [sense of humor/smile/joke]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this always means seriously evil. In this sense, it is usually positive or admiring, especially when talking about humor or personality. Tone depends on context and voice.
Synonyma
mischievous (Suggests playful troublemaking; can be gentler and less sharp than "wicked" humor.)
Antonyma
innocent (Humor or behavior that does not hurt or shock anyone, opposite of "wicked" jokes or smiles.)
Kolokace
wicked sense of humor
|wicked grin
|wicked smile
|wicked joke
|wicked wit
Témata
humor
|personality
|social
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She has a wicked sense of humor and loves making dark jokes.
- He gave me a wicked grin when he played the prank.
- The comedian is known for his wicked, cutting one-liners.
- Her tweets are full of wicked comments about politics.
- There was a wicked sparkle in his eyes as he told the story.
Učební příklady
- My brother has a wicked sense of humor.
- She gave me a wicked smile when she told the secret.
- The movie is funny, but the jokes are a little wicked.
- He enjoys telling wicked jokes about his friends.
- Her wicked comments made everyone laugh and cry at the same time.
adjective
slang
C1
property
4
excellent or very impressive (slang)
Very good or great, used in informal speech to show you like something a lot.
Vzorec užití:
wicked [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners may misunderstand this slang and think it always means "evil." In youth and regional slang (especially in some parts of the US and UK), "wicked" can mean "very good." It is strongly informal and may sound strange in formal writing or to older speakers.
Synonyma
awesome (Very close in meaning and register; "awesome" is more widespread and slightly less region-specific.)
Antonyma
lame (Slang for boring or unimpressive, the opposite judgment of something called "wicked" in this sense.)
Kolokace
wicked music
|wicked party
|wicked game
|wicked moves
|wicked time
|wicked show
Témata
youth
|evaluation
|entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- That concert last night was wicked!
- She’s got some wicked guitar skills.
- The movie had wicked special effects for such a small budget.
- Those are some wicked shoes—where did you get them?
- We had a wicked time at the festival this weekend.
Učební příklady
- The band played a wicked song.
- That was a wicked game; I want to play again.
- Your new car is wicked. I love it.
- We had a wicked night out with friends.
- He showed me a wicked trick with the cards.
adverb
slang
C1
property
5
very, extremely (slang adverb)
Used like "very" or "really" to make an adjective or adverb stronger in informal speech.
Vzorec užití:
wicked [adjective/adverb]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use this form in writing without knowing it is regional and slang, especially in parts of the northeastern US. In most situations, "very" or "really" is safer and more widely understood.
Synonyma
really (Neutral and widely used as an intensifier; "wicked" is more slangy and region-specific.)
Antonyma
slightly (Suggests a small degree, the opposite of the strong intensifying force of "wicked".)
Kolokace
wicked smart
|wicked fast
|wicked hard
|wicked cold
|wicked late
|wicked busy
Témata
intensity
|youth
|informal_speech
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- This exam is wicked hard, so start studying early.
- It’s wicked cold outside—don’t forget your gloves.
- Her new laptop is wicked fast compared to the old one.
- We were wicked late because of the traffic.
- That roller coaster was wicked scary but so much fun.
Učební příklady
- The soup is wicked hot, so wait before you eat.
- He runs wicked fast in races.
- It was wicked cold last night.
- She is wicked smart and always gets top grades.
- The bus was wicked late this morning.
Podstatné jméno
literary
B2
entity
6
people who are wicked
People who do very bad and evil things.
Vzorec užití:
the wicked
Častá chyba:
Learners may try to use "a wicked" as a countable noun for one bad person. In modern English, this sense is almost always used with "the" as a group noun: "the wicked." For a single person, use "a wicked person" or "an evil man/woman."
Synonyma
sinners (Often used in religious contexts; focuses on breaking religious law rather than general evil.)
Antonyma
the righteous (People seen as morally right and just, the direct contrast to "the wicked.")
Kolokace
the wicked
|punish the wicked
|the righteous and the wicked
|rest for the wicked
Témata
ethics
|religion
|literature
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The story tells of a final judgment where the wicked are separated from the righteous.
- He preached that the wicked would eventually face justice.
- In many myths, the wicked are punished for their pride and cruelty.
- Some novels show that the wicked do not always suffer for their actions.
- The proverb suggests there is no rest for the wicked.
Učební příklady
- In the story, the wicked go to a dark place.
- Some people believe the wicked will be punished after death.
- The teacher said the book shows how the wicked finally lose.
- The movie ends with the wicked in prison.
- In old stories, the wicked often meet a bad end.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
wicked
IPA
GB/wˈɪkɪd/
US/wˈɪkɪd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
wicked (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (wicked)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: wicked
- Comparative: wickeder
- Superlative: wickedest
Příbuzná slova
Forms
wickeder
adjective
wickedest
adjective
Core family
wickedly
adverb B2
wickedness
noun B2
Výrazy
no rest for the wicked
1/nˈoʊ ɹˈɛst fɚ ðə wˈɪkɪd/
idiom
informal
must keep working despite tiredness
Said, often joking, when you are tired but must keep working or dealing with problems with no break.
Příklady
- "Back to the office already?" "Yeah, no rest for the wicked."
- She sighed, picked up another pile of files, and muttered, "No rest for the wicked."
- After cleaning all day, he still had to cook dinner—no rest for the wicked.
something wicked this way comes
1/sˈʌmθɪŋ wˈɪkɪd ðˈɪs wˈeɪ kˈʌmz/
idiom
literary
something bad is coming
Used, often playfully or in a dramatic way, to say that something bad or scary is coming soon.
Příklady
- Dark clouds rolled in over the sea—"Something wicked this way comes," she whispered.
- When the boss walks in with that look, you know something wicked this way comes.
- The campaign used the line "something wicked this way comes" to warn about climate change.
wicked sense of humor
1/wˈɪkɪd sˈɛns əv hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase
dark or sharp humor style
A way of being funny that is sharp and a little cruel or shocking, but many people still enjoy it.
Příklady
- She has a wicked sense of humor and nothing is off limits.
- His wicked sense of humor makes even sad stories sound funny.
- The author brings a wicked sense of humor to serious subjects.
wicked stepmother
1/wˈɪkɪd stˈɛpmˌʌðɚ/
fixed phrase
cruel stepmother figure
A stepmother in stories or in life who is very unkind and unfair to her partner's children.
Příklady
- Many fairy tales include a wicked stepmother who hates the children.
- She joked that she did not want to be a wicked stepmother to her partner's kids.
- The film avoids the old idea of the wicked stepmother and shows a loving blended family instead.
wicked stepmother
1/wˈɪkɪd stˈɛpmˌʌðɚ/
fixed phrase
cruel stepmother in stories
A 'wicked stepmother' is a cruel stepmother in a story.
Příklady
- In the fairy tale, the wicked stepmother makes Cinderella do all the housework.
- The movie plays with the wicked stepmother stereotype and then surprises you.
- She joked that she wasn't a wicked stepmother, just a strict one.
wicked witch
1/wˈɪkɪd wˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
very evil female witch
A very evil and cruel witch, especially in fairy tales and children's stories.
Příklady
- In the story, a wicked witch puts a spell on the princess.
- The film features a wicked witch who rules the dark forest.
- As a child, he was terrified of the wicked witch in that cartoon.