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adjective · verb · adverb

blasted

adj. · v. · adv.
US /ˈbɫæstəd/ UK /blˈɑːstɪd/ blast·ed

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate InformalBritish 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.

    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.

    Usage

    Always used before the noun it describes.

  2. 02 C1 Advanced Slang

    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 04 C1 Advanced InformalBritish 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.

    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 .

The Guardian· 25 Aug 2026

Before they blasted off into space, the crew told us that on launch day astronauts are the calmest people around.

BBC News· 11 Apr 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated