blasted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.a word you use when you are very annoyed by something.
adj.used as an attributive adjective to express strong annoyance or dislike toward something.
Simple“I can't get this blasted computer to start up properly.”
In context“He spent the entire afternoon trying to fix that blasted lawnmower, only to realize it was out of fuel the whole time.”
UsageAlways used before the noun it describes.
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.extremely affected by alcohol or drugs.
adj.highly intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of controlled substances.
Simple“They got totally blasted at the party last night.”
In context“The group arrived at the diner already blasted, making it difficult for the staff to take their orders coherently.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the past action of something being destroyed or moved by a sudden, loud force.
v.the past tense and past participle of blast, referring to the application of explosive force or high-pressure air.
Simple“The workers blasted the rock to make a path for the new road.”
In context“The side of the mountain was blasted away to facilitate the construction of the high-speed railway tunnel.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
adv.used to emphasize how much you feel something, usually when you are angry.
adv.used as an intensifier to emphasize an adjective, typically conveying the speaker's irritation.
Simple“It is blasted cold outside today.”
In context“The instructions were blasted difficult to follow, leading to several errors during the assembly process.”
“On Truth Social, the president blasted Canada, and said the new duties will go into effect on 1 January 2027 .”
“Before they blasted off into space, the crew told us that on launch day astronauts are the calmest people around.”