Englanti

wickedly

gb/wˈɪkɪdli/ us/wˈɪkɪdli/
B2 Englanti
Merkitykset
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adverb informal B2 property
1

extremely; very

very; extremely

Käyttömalli: wickedly + [adjective/adverb]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t confuse this intensifier use with the literal meaning “in an evil way.”
Synonyymit
extremely (More neutral; less playful in tone.) | incredibly (Often suggests surprise in addition to emphasis.) | really (Weaker and more common in everyday speech.) | terribly (Common intensifier but can sound more negative or old-fashioned in some contexts.)
Antonyymit
slightly (Shows a small degree instead of a strong one.) | mildly (Suggests a gentle or limited degree.)
Kollokaatiot
wickedly funny |wickedly smart |wickedly fast |wickedly good |wickedly hard |wickedly difficult |wickedly expensive |wickedly complicated |wickedly talented |wickedly effective
Teemat
daily_life |communication
Esimerkit
  • That movie was wickedly funny from start to finish.
  • She’s wickedly good at picking up languages.
  • The plan is wickedly complicated, but it might work.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • This game is wickedly hard.
  • The cake is wickedly good.
adverb C1 property
2

in an evil way

in a bad or evil way

Käyttömalli: wickedly + [verb/adjective]
Synonyymit
evilly (More direct and literal; less stylistic.) | maliciously (Emphasizes intention to harm.) | cruelly (Focuses on causing suffering.) | immorally (Highlights violation of moral standards rather than harm.)
Antonyymit
kindly (Shows warmth or benevolence rather than harm.) | virtuously (Emphasizes moral goodness.)
Kollokaatiot
wickedly cruel |wickedly corrupt |wickedly manipulative |wickedly deceived |wickedly abused |wickedly exploited |wickedly murdered |wickedly betrayed
Teemat
morality |emotions |crime
Esimerkit
  • He was wickedly cruel to the people who depended on him.
  • The villain wickedly enjoyed the chaos he created.
  • She accused the company of acting wickedly toward its workers.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • The man acted wickedly.
  • They treated him wickedly.
adverb B2 property
3

mischievously; with playful naughtiness

in a playful, slightly naughty way

Käyttömalli: wickedly + [verb] (especially smile/grin/laugh)
Synonyymit
mischievously (More straightforward; less dramatic.) | impishly (Suggests childlike, playful mischief.) | slyly (Emphasizes secrecy or cleverness more than playfulness.)
Antonyymit
innocently (Suggests no mischievous intent.) | solemnly (Opposes the playful, amused tone.)
Kollokaatiot
wickedly smile |wickedly grin |wickedly laugh |wickedly wink |wickedly amused |wickedly pleased
Teemat
emotions |social |humor
Esimerkit
  • He winked wickedly and slipped the extra cookie onto her plate.
  • She smiled wickedly when she realized they’d fallen for the prank.
  • They laughed wickedly as the surprise plan came together.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • He smiled wickedly.
  • She laughed wickedly.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
wickedly
IPA
GB/wˈɪkɪdli/
US/wˈɪkɪdli/
Tavut ja painotus
wickedly (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (wickedly)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: wickedly
  • Plural: wickedlies
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