wickedly
Translation
in an evil way, maliciously, extremely, very
Examples
He smiled wickedly at his opponent.
He smiled wickedly at his opponent.
The cake was wickedly expensive.
The cake was wickedly expensive.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) in a way that is morally wrong or evil He smiled wickedly at his opponent.
((...)) (informal) very; extremely The cake was wickedly expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms (in an evil way): maliciously, cruelly. Synonyms (very): extremely, devilishly, very.
Etymology
From the adjective 'wicked' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
It's the adverb form of 'wicked'. If someone does something 'wickedly', they do it *like* a wicked person.