Antonyms for wretched

Grammar : Adj

Spell : rech-id

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛtʃ ɪd

Definition of wretched

Origin : c.1200, wrecched, an irregular formation from wrecche "wretch" (see wretch). Cf. also wicked.

adj terrible, very bad

Example sentences :

More than a bare recital of the wretched facts, therefore, is not seemly.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

No wonder Florence has a hard time of it; but isn't it wretched of me to gossip?
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

His mother lay on a wretched bed in the corner, half stupefied with drink.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Wretched about one son, he was dismayed at the nocturnal visit of the other.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Wretched Man, who is shameless enough to admit that he likes it.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various

While she was gone he could be making up his mind what to do with the wretched boy!
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

He strode past Mart into the wretched room, and looked at the bed in the corner.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

That speech was like a current of strength to the wretched girl.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

It is wretched that they should have to do so, and it is wrong, terribly wrong, of society that it should force them to do so.
Extract from : « De Profundis » by Oscar Wilde

I wouldn't ever—ever be wretched if I looked like you—not ever in this world!
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Synonyms for wretched

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