Synonyms for Wicked
Definition of wicked
adjective
- morally bad in principle or practice
- having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person"
- intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"; "under wicked fire from the enemy's guns"; "a wicked cough"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "wicked"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like atrocious, bad, black can replace "wicked" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "wicked" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Wicked" in song lyrics
See how wicked is used in real songs:
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"Wise or weak on the weary and the wicked"
3rd Bass — Problem Child -
"And if it ain't right, it ain't wicked"
3rd Eye — If it Ain't Rough it Ain't Right -
"but you better come prepared cause it gets kinda wicked"
Above the Law — V.S.O.P