wicked

adjective (wicked, more wicked or wickeder, most wicked or wickedest)

«wicked» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Wicked means very bad, evil or cruel: «the wicked witch». tree →
Wicked can mean naughty in a playful way: «a wicked grin», «a wicked sense of humour». tree →
In slang, especially in the UK, wicked means excellent or very good: «That's wicked!». tree →

In the lessons

In fairy tales and stories, «wicked» describes villains: the wicked stepmother, the wicked witch, the Wicked Witch of the West. In everyday slang, «wicked!» means «brilliant!» — the meaning depends on context. In lessons on right and wrong, «wicked» is a strong word for very bad acts. Phrases: «the wicked witch», «a wicked grin», «no rest for the wicked».

Examples

The wicked witch cast a spell on the princess. tree →
The wicked stepmother made Cinderella work all day. tree →
He gave me a wicked grin. tree →
Your new skateboard is wicked! tree →
Hurting animals is a wicked thing to do. tree →
She has a wicked sense of humour. tree →
That was a wicked goal! tree →
Wicked deeds will not stay hid. tree →

Note

Said with two syllables: «WIK-id» (not like «picked»). Slang «wicked» = great; check the context. Fairy-tale «wicked stepmothers» are a story trope — real step-parents are often kind.

In Jewish tradition

Describes people who do evil against God and others, such as the men of Sodom, and is the opposite of "righteous."

Interpretation. Jewish tradition says the wicked can repent, and Abraham's plea ("sweep away the righteous with the wicked?") is read as a model of arguing for justice.

Examples

Now the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners against the LORD exceedingly. (Torah GEN.13.13, JPS 1917) tree →
And Abraham drew near, and said: 'Wilt Thou indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? (Torah GEN.18.23, JPS 1917) tree →
And Er, Judah's first-born, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him. (Torah GEN.38.7, JPS 1917) tree →
Or to nobles: 'Ye are wicked'? — (Writings JOB.34.18, JPS 1917) tree →
And where is the tent wherein the wicked dwelt?' (Writings JOB.21.28, JPS 1917) tree →
The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. (Writings PSA.37.32, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Said with two syllables: «WIK-id» (not like «picked»). Slang «wicked» = great; check the context. Fairy-tale «wicked stepmothers» are a story trope — real step-parents are often kind.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «wicked» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«wicked» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «wicked» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«wicked» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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