Definitions
- Describing an action that is morally wrong or harmful. - Referring to a behavior that is malevolent or malicious. - Talking about an intention or motive that is sinister or immoral.
- Describing an action that is morally wrong or sinful. - Referring to a behavior that is mischievous or playful in a harmful way. - Talking about an intention or motive that is cunning or devious.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that are morally wrong or harmful.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's intentions or motives.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and are often associated with villains or antagonists.
- 4Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Evilly is less commonly used than wickedly.
- 2Intensity: Evilly has a stronger connotation of malevolence or malice than wickedly.
- 3Focus: Evilly emphasizes the immorality or harm caused by an action, while wickedly emphasizes the mischievous or playful aspect of an action.
- 4Association: Evilly is more likely to be associated with serious crimes or actions, while wickedly is more likely to be associated with pranks or playful misbehavior.
- 5Formality: Evilly is more formal than wickedly and is less likely to be used in casual conversation.
Remember this!
Evilly and wickedly are synonyms that both describe actions or behaviors that are morally wrong or harmful. However, evilly has a stronger connotation of malevolence or malice and is less commonly used than wickedly. Evilly emphasizes the immorality or harm caused by an action, while wickedly emphasizes the mischievous or playful aspect of an action.
