wicked

• Wird im amerikanischen Englisch umgangssprachlich verwendet, um etwas außergewöhnlich Gutes oder Hervorragendes zu beschreiben. Daneben bedeutet es auch böse, gemein oder boshaft.

Used in American English to describe something as extremely good or excellent.

1. Evil or morally badB1formal

   Intentionally harmful, cruel, or morally wrong.

   Böse

   • The wicked witch cast a spell on the princess.
   • He was known for his wicked deeds and cruelty.
   • The story warns against the wicked nature of greed.

   Synonymecorruptdepravedevilimmoraliniquitousnefarioussinfulunholyvilewrong

   Antonymebenevolentgoodinnocentmoralrighteousvirtuous

2. Excellent or coolA2slangamerican

   Slang term meaning very good, impressive, or enjoyable.

   Geil

   • That concert was wicked!
   • He has a wicked sense of humor.
   • This new video game is wicked fun.

   Synonymeamazingawesomecooldopeexcellentfantasticgreatradsicksweet

3. Severe or intenseB2informal

   Used to describe something extremely strong, intense, or unpleasant.

   Heftig oder intensiv

   • She has a wicked headache after the long flight.
   • The storm brought wicked winds and heavy rain.
   • He gave her a wicked glare when she interrupted.

   Synonymeawfulextremefierceintensenastypowerfulseverestrongterriblevicious

   Antonymegentlemildmoderateweak