Word
blasted
Phoneticsblast·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɫæstəd/
UK/blˈɑːstɪd/
Definitions
01annoyed/cursed
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · British English
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.
“I can't get this blasted computer to start up properly.”
“He spent the entire afternoon trying to fix that blasted lawnmower, only to realize it was out of fuel the whole time.”
Usage
Always used before the noun it describes.
02very drunk
C1 · Advanced Slang
adj. extremely affected by alcohol or drugs.
adj. highly intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of controlled substances.
“They got totally blasted at the party last night.”
“The group arrived at the diner already blasted, making it difficult for the staff to take their orders coherently.”
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03hit by an explosion
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.
“The workers blasted the rock to make a path for the new road.”
“The side of the mountain was blasted away to facilitate the construction of the high-speed railway tunnel.”
04extremely
C1 · Advanced Informal · British English
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.
“It is blasted cold outside today.”
“The instructions were blasted difficult to follow, leading to several errors during the assembly process.”
Real-World Examples
“Parrott stepped up after a video assistant referee check and blasted it past the Austria keeper.” “The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral with two Americans, a Russian and a Canadian who will spend up to six months aboard the International Space Station.” “South of Ouray, many sections had to be blasted out of eight-hundred-foot cliffs.” “On Truth Social, the president blasted Canada, and said the new duties will go into effect on 1 January 2027 .” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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