Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wicked-smile

noun

/ˈwɪk.ɪd smaɪl/

Definition

A wicked smile is a mischievous or playful smile often associated with a sense of irreverence or cheekiness.

Examples

She gave him a wicked smile, as if she knew something he didn’t.
With a wicked smile, he announced the surprise party he had been planning.
The villain in the story had a wicked smile that sent chills down everyone’s spine.

Meaning

It conveys a mixture of amusement and a hint of naughtiness, typically used to suggest that someone is enjoying a secret, joke, or mischievous thought.