damned
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.used to show you are very annoyed or to emphasize what you are saying.
adj.used as an attributive intensifier to express frustration, contempt, or strong emphasis.
Simple“I can't get this damned computer to start properly.”
In context“He spent the entire afternoon trying to fix that damned leak in the roof, only to find the pipe was completely rusted through.”
UsageUsually placed immediately before the noun it modifies.
- 02 C1 Advanced
adv.used to mean 'very' when you want to sound strong or angry.
adv.functioning as an intensifier meaning 'extremely' or 'very'.
Simple“It is damned hard to find a good job these days.”
In context“The climb was damned difficult, but the view from the summit made every painful step worth the effort.”
UsageModifies adjectives or other adverbs.
- 03 C2 Proficiency
adj.sent to hell or punished by God forever.
adj.condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell.
Simple“The old stories tell of damned souls wandering the dark forest.”
In context“The poet depicted the damned spirits as being trapped in a frozen lake, forever separated from the light of heaven.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
n.people who are believed to be punished in hell forever.
n.those who are condemned to eternal punishment.
Simple“The painting showed the angels above and the damned below.”
In context“In many traditional depictions of the Last Judgment, the damned are shown being led away by shadows while the righteous ascend.”
UsageUsually functions as a collective noun with 'the'.
Synonymsthe lostAntonymsthe saved
“One must never complain because it’s part of the adventure.” Almodóvar shows no evidence of slowing down, deafness and styes be damned.”