wickedly
Translation
wickedly, maliciously, extremely
Examples
He smiled wickedly at his opponent.
He smiled wickedly at his opponent.
The test was wickedly difficult.
The test was wickedly difficult.
Grammar Patterns
((modifies a verb)) in an evil or malicious way He smiled wickedly.
((modifies an adjective)) extremely or very (informal) The test was wickedly difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maliciously, evilly, sinfully; Antonyms: virtuously, kindly
Etymology
From 'wicked' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Wicked' itself comes from Old English 'wicca' (witch).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'wicked witch' from a fairy tale acting in a 'wickedly' evil manner.