Wickedest: meaning, definitions and examples
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wickedest
[ ˈwɪkɪdɪst ]
moral quality
Wickedest is the superlative form of wicked, describing someone or something that is morally wrong, evil, or mischievously bad to the highest degree. It can convey a sense of extreme cruelty or malice.
Synonyms
evilest, most immoral, most malevolent, most sinful
Examples of usage
- She was known as the wickedest witch in the land.
- In the story, the villain was depicted as the wickedest character.
- He played the wickedest prank on his friends.
- That was the wickedest act of betrayal I've ever seen.
Translations
Translations of the word "wickedest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais perverso
🇮🇳 सबसे बुरा
🇩🇪 der böseste
🇮🇩 yang paling jahat
🇺🇦 найгірший
🇵🇱 najgorszy
🇯🇵 最も悪い
🇫🇷 le plus méchant
🇪🇸 el más malvado
🇹🇷 en kötü
🇰🇷 가장 사악한
🇸🇦 الأكثر شرًا
🇨🇿 nejhorší
🇸🇰 najhorší
🇨🇳 最邪恶的
🇸🇮 najbolj zločen
🇮🇸 vondasti
🇰🇿 ең жаман
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბოროტი
🇦🇿 ən pis
🇲🇽 el más malvado
Etymology
The word 'wicked' originates from Old English 'wicca,' meaning 'sorcerer' or 'witch,' and has evolved over time to denote something that is morally wrong or mischievous. The superlative form 'wickedest' follows the common structure of adding '-est' to adjectives to indicate the highest degree of a quality. The evolution of its meaning from a descriptor of sorcery to a term for moral depravity demonstrates the cultural shifts in the understanding of what is deemed wicked. Historically, the association of 'wicked' with negative qualities has been prominent in literature and folklore, where characters embodying wickedness often serve as antagonists. In modern usage, 'wicked' can also take on a lighter, more playful connotation in slang, especially among younger generations, though 'wickedest' retains a strong implication of moral depravity.