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The two most common charges against the older fiction, that it pleased wickedly and that it taught nothing, had broken down before the discovery, except in illiberal sects, that the novel is fitted both for honest use and for pleasure.
Carl Clinton Van Doren

Meaning of "wickedly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WICKEDLY

wickedly  [ˈwɪkɪdlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WICKEDLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wickedly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES WICKEDLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of wickedly in the English dictionary

The first definition of wickedly in the dictionary is in a manner that is morally bad in principle or practice. Other definition of wickedly is in a mischievous or roguish way, esp in a playful way. Wickedly is also in a troublesome, unpleasant, or offensive manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WICKEDLY


admittedly
ədˈmɪtɪdlɪ
allegedly
əˈlɛdʒɪdlɪ
crookedly
ˈkrʊkɪdlɪ
decidedly
dɪˈsaɪdɪdlɪ
forkedly
ˈfɔːkɪdlɪ
hurriedly
ˈhʌrɪdlɪ
markedly
ˈmɑːkɪdlɪ
nakedly
ˈneɪkɪdlɪ
rapidly
ˈræpɪdlɪ
repeatedly
rɪˈpiːtɪdlɪ
reportedly
rɪˈpɔːtɪdlɪ
Ridley
ˈrɪdlɪ
solidly
ˈsɒlɪdlɪ
supposedly
səˈpəʊzɪdlɪ
undoubtedly
ʌnˈdaʊtɪdlɪ
unexpectedly
ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdlɪ
unprovokedly
ˌʌnprəˈvəʊkɪdlɪ
vividly
ˈvɪvɪdlɪ
wholeheartedly
ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪdlɪ
widely
ˈwaɪdlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WICKEDLY

wich
Wichita
wick
Wick Bay
wicked
wickedness
wicker
wickerwork
wicket
wicket maiden
wicketkeeper
wicking
wickiup
wickless
Wickliffe
Wicklow
wickthing
wickyup

WORDS THAT END LIKE WICKEDLY

absent-mindedly
advisedly
animatedly
assuredly
confusedly
connectedly
delightedly
deservedly
devotedly
excitedly
expectedly
good-naturedly
half-heartedly
heatedly
purportedly
restrainedly
single-handedly
tiredly
uninterruptedly
worriedly

Synonyms and antonyms of wickedly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wickedly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WICKEDLY

Find out the translation of wickedly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wickedly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wickedly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perversamente
570 millions of speakers

English

wickedly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बुराई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شريرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нечестиво
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

perversamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অন্যায়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

méchamment
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jahat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gottlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

いたずらっぽく
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jahat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ác
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

துன்மார்க்கமாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुष्टपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

haince
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

perfidamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niegodziwie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нечестиво
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

răutate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πονηρία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

goddeloos
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

wickedly
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ugudelig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wickedly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WICKEDLY»

The term «wickedly» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.072 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WICKEDLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wickedly

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2 QUOTES WITH «WICKEDLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wickedly.
1
Carl Clinton Van Doren
The two most common charges against the older fiction, that it pleased wickedly and that it taught nothing, had broken down before the discovery, except in illiberal sects, that the novel is fitted both for honest use and for pleasure.
2
Jupiter Hammon
All the time spent idly, is spent wickedly, and is unfaithfulness to our masters.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WICKEDLY»

Discover the use of wickedly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wickedly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wickedly Charming
Giving up on women and royalty, Prince Charming, divorced and at a dead-end in his career, opens a bookstore and, traveling the land in search of new authors, gets a second chance at happily ever after when he meets Melli, Snow White's ...
Kristine Grayson, 2011
2
Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wickedly Effective Prose
Whether you’re writing to sell, shock, or just sing, Sin and Syntax is the guide you need to improve your command of the English language.
Constance Hale, 2001
3
Wickedly Pleasurable Wager
England, 1796 Miss Trudie Faraday has admired handsome Bastian Wilson for months, despite the aloof way he treats the rest of Society.
Carole Mortimer, 2011
4
Invasion of the Plush Monsters!: Wickedly Weird Creatures ...
Presents easy-to-follow sewing instructions for making monster creations, which in addition to being toys can double as mp3 player covers, backpacks, or pillows.
Veronika Alice Gunter, Veronika Gunter, 2008
5
Wickedly Ever After
After discovering her fiancé in the arms of a courtesan, Lady Athena McAlister comes to a frightful realization: Most men prefer the company of their mistresses to their wives.
Michelle Marcos, 2009
6
The Wooden Mile
Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide.
Chris Mould, 2010
7
Something Wickedly Weird: The Wooden Mil
Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island. When Stanley Buggles inherits a house there, it seems like aperfect place for a long summer holiday. But there's always something to go and spoil it all, isn't there?
Chris Mould, 2008
8
Wickedly They Come:
KUDOS FOR WICKEDLY THEY COME Wickedly They Come by Cathrina Constantine isthestory of 16yearold Jordan, who is very special. Infact, sheis so specialLucifer wants her to be consecrated to him. Jordan says thanks, but no thanks, ...
Cathrina Constantine, 2013
9
Chicken Licken: A Wickedly Funny Flap Book
When an acorn falls on Chicken Licken's head, he gathers a group of animals to help him report the news to the king, but Foxy Loxy hears about it first and tries to convince Chicken Licken and his friends that he is the king.
Jonathan Allen, 1999
10
Something Wickedly Weird 5: The Smugglers' Secret
Stanley Buggles holds the key to the smugglers' map.
Chris Mould, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WICKEDLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wickedly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Friends remember Forgy as 'wickedly-smart'
Powell said that, as an engineering student, he spent a lot of his time studying in the dorms, and would often find himself studying alongside the “wickedly smart” ... «Iowa City Press Citizen, Jul 15»
2
'Irrational Man': A wickedly funny murder plot in the academic world
Few working directors are compared to themselves as much as Woody Allen, but the prolific and brilliant Allen brings it upon himself because, let's face it, for all ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
3
Trainwreck Review: Amy Schumer's "Sexy and Wickedly Funny …
But this sexy and wickedly funny film sure is one fantastic jumping-off point. Start with deleting every unnaturally gorgeous and glamorous NYC rom-com heroine ... «Us Magazine, Jul 15»
4
'Ted 2' is overstuffed and absurd but wickedly funny
One joke in "Ted 2" potentially offends women, African Americans, couples struggling with infertility, sufferers of blood disorders, people who make medical ... «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
5
Celia Rivenbark - Dysfunctional family memoir wickedly funny
Gwendolyn Knapp's "After a While You Just Get Used to It" may sound depressing, but the thing is, Knapp is wickedly, sometimes painfully funny. «StarNewsOnline.com, Jun 15»
6
Scone mad: wickedly untraditional recipes
Scones ... is it jam first or cream? How do you pronounce 'scone' anyway? Who cares? Try baking either of these experimental scone-based recipes, or invent ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
7
Damn, 'The School For Good And Evil #3' Trailer Is Wickedly Dramatic
For those who haven't read the other books in the series — and will probably do so tonight, all in one sitting — the story centers around friends Sophie and ... «MTV.com, Jun 15»
8
A Wickedly Fun One-Wheeler That Rides Like a Hoverboard
A Wickedly Fun One-Wheeler That Rides Like a Hoverboard. SUBSCRIBE ... A Wickedly Fun One-Wheeler That Rides Like a Hoverboard. Times per second the ... «Wired, May 15»
9
Fox's Lucifer Trailer Is Deadly And Wickedly Amusing
Just a few days after officially getting a series order, Lucifer has dropped its first trailer, giving audiences a good idea of what to expect from Fox's next trip to the ... «Cinema Blend, May 15»
10
Sandra Bullock wanted "house full of kids" but she's "wickedly
The 'Miss Congeniality' star raises five-year-old son Louis Bardo as a single parent and says she doesn't think it could get any "better". She said: "There are so ... «mirror.co.uk, Apr 15»

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