wicked

Very bad and willing to hurt other people, sometimes enjoying it.

• The wicked king frightened everyone.
• She played a wicked witch in the school play.
• They believed their ruler was deeply wicked.

Similar words: evil, cruel, immoral

Opposites: good, virtuous

Common phrases: a wicked witch, a wicked person, a wicked king, wicked people

Very good, exciting, or impressive.

• That was a wicked party!
• She played a wicked guitar solo.
• Have you seen his wicked skateboard tricks?

Similar words: great, awesome, excellent, brilliant

Opposites: terrible

Common phrases: a wicked solo, a wicked party, wicked guitar skills, a wicked trick

Having a thread or strip that draws up fuel and burns in a candle or lamp.

• The wicked lamp was ready to light.
• Properly wicked candles burn evenly.
• The maker checked that each candle was correctly wicked.

Opposites: wickless

Common phrases: a wicked lamp, a wicked candle, properly wicked candles