wicked

/ˈwɪkɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɪkəd] /ˈwɪkɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɪkəd] /ˈwi-kəd/ (ame, mw)

wicked — 形容詞

  • wickedpositive
  • more wickedcomparative
  • most wickedsuperlative

1. Deliberately cruel or morally wrong in a serious way, often causing harm to othe

1.形容詞B1
釋義

邪惡的

道德上極壞，蓄意傷人的

Deliberately cruel or morally wrong in a serious way, often causing harm to others.

例句

The wicked stepmother locked the children in the cold cellar all night.

邪惡的繼母把小孩鎖在冰冷的地下室一整晚。

storybook context: wicked + person noun

Gita said that greed turns ordinary people into wicked creatures.

Gita 說貪婪會把普通人變成邪惡的生物。

同義詞
  • evil

    more formal and absolute; 'evil' suggests a deeper, more fundamental moral corruption

  • sinful

    religious register; implies wrongdoing against divine law

  • corrupt

    focuses on dishonesty and moral decay, especially in positions of power

  • cruel

    emphasises the deliberate infliction of pain or suffering

反義詞
  • virtuous

    formal; describes high moral standards

  • good

    general opposite in everyday usage

文法句型

wicked + noun

be + wicked

用法筆記

Common in fairy tales, religious texts, and discussions of genuine cruelty. Stronger than 'bad' — implies intent to harm others.

常見錯誤

❌The wicked weather ruined our picnic.
✅The weather was wicked
💡for bad weather, use Sense 4 (extremely unpleasant); Sense 1 applies to people or actions that are morally evil.

2. Slightly bad or mischievous in a playful, appealing way — not seriously harmful

2.形容詞B2
釋義

壞壞的

有點壞但迷人有趣的

Slightly bad or mischievous in a playful, appealing way — not seriously harmful or cruel.

例句

Caio gave her a wicked grin and said he had a secret plan.

Caio 對她露出壞壞的笑容，說他有個秘密計畫。

collocation: wicked grin

Selim told a wicked joke that made everyone blush and laugh at the same time.

Selim 講了一個調皮的笑話，讓大家既臉紅又忍不住大笑。

同義詞
  • mischievous

    more neutral; can describe children or playful adults

  • roguish

    implies charm and a playful, dishonest quality; slightly old-fashioned

  • naughty

    milder; often used for children's minor rule-breaking

反義詞

文法句型

wicked + noun

be + wicked

用法筆記

Often appears in fixed collocations: 'wicked grin,' 'wicked sense of humour,' 'wicked charm.' The tone is playful, not serious — the person is being mischievous rather than truly bad.

常見錯誤

❌He gave her a wicked smile, meaning he wanted to hurt her.
✅He gave her a wicked grin, and she knew he was up to something fun.
💡A wicked smile can suggest cruelty (Sense 1); a wicked grin or laugh suggests playful mischief (Sense 2). Context and facial expressions carry the difference.

3. Very good, impressive, or enjoyable — used as enthusiastic slang, especially amo

3.形容詞B2
釋義

超讚的

俚語，表示極好的

Very good, impressive, or enjoyable — used as enthusiastic slang, especially among younger speakers.

例句

Jin played a wicked guitar solo that made the whole crowd cheer.

Jin 彈了一段超讚的吉他獨奏，讓全場觀眾歡呼。

slang: wicked + noun = excellent

Valentina said the new café makes a wicked cup of coffee.

Valentina 說那家新咖啡館泡的咖啡超讚。

同義詞
  • awesome

    wider register; used in both American and British English

  • brilliant

    common in British English; slightly more formal than 'wicked'

  • amazing

    standard English; works in any register

反義詞
  • terrible

    describes something very bad or low quality

文法句型

wicked + noun

be + wicked

absolutely wicked

用法筆記

Predominantly British and Australian slang. Avoid in formal writing, academic contexts, or when speaking to older audiences who may interpret it as Sense 1 (evil).

常見錯誤

❌The wicked weather has cancelled all flights.' (intending Sense 3: excellent weather).
✅The weather was wicked
💡we went to the beach all day.' — For excellent weather, put 'wicked' after the verb and provide positive context. Pre-noun position often signals Sense 1 or 4 instead.

4. Extremely unpleasant, harmful, or intense in degree — used to describe pain, wea

4.形容詞B2
釋義

劇烈的

程度極強，令人很不舒服的

Extremely unpleasant, harmful, or intense in degree — used to describe pain, weather, smells, or other negative experiences at a high level.

例句

A wicked wind tore through the town and knocked down power lines.

一陣劇烈的強風吹過小鎮，吹倒了電線。

collocation: wicked wind / wicked storm

Quinn felt a wicked pain in her foot after stepping on a sharp nail.

Quinn 踩到尖銳的釘子後，腳上傳來一陣劇烈的疼痛。

collocation: wicked pain

同義詞
  • severe

    more formal; standard for describing pain and weather

  • fierce

    suggests wild or violent intensity, especially of nature

  • vicious

    implies deliberately harsh or brutal force

反義詞
  • mild

    describes something gentle or low in intensity

文法句型

wicked + noun

be + wicked

用法筆記

Describes physical sensations and natural forces at an extreme level. Common with nouns like 'pain,' 'headache,' 'wind,' 'storm,' 'smell,' and 'kick' (of spice or alcohol). Not used for abstract moral judgments — that is Sense 1.

常見錯誤

❌He is a wicked person because he shouts loudly.
✅He is a wicked person because he cheated the old woman out of her savings.
💡Sense 4 applies to things (pain, weather), not to people. Calling a person 'wicked' uses Sense 1 (morally evil) and requires serious wrongdoing, not just being loud or unpleasant.

wicked — 副詞