damned in English
- damned⇄adj. 1. cursed; abominable.
(SYN) detestable.
2. outrageous; damnable.
3. doomed to eternal punishment. - damned⇄adv. (Slang.) very.
(SYN) extremely. - damned⇄damned, adjective, noun, adverb.
- damned⇄noun Usually, the damned, the souls in hell.
Ex. In dreadful apparition, saw before his vision pass the shadows of the damned (Robert Pollok).
damned in Sindhi سنڌي
damned in Tamil தமிழ்
Damned
Part of Speech
Adjective, Verb (past tense of "damn"), Adverb
Pronunciation
IPA: /dæmd/
Phonetic: DAMD
Definitions
- Adjective: Condemned to eternal punishment or doom.
- Adjective: Used to express annoyance or emphasis (informal).
- Verb (past tense): Declared to be cursed or condemned.
- Adverb: Intensely or extremely (informal, often vulgar).
Usage Examples
- "The souls of the wicked are damned for eternity."
- "That was a damned good performance!"
- "He damned the traitors in his speech."
- "It was a damned difficult test."
Etymology
Derived from Old French "damner," from Latin "damnare," meaning "to condemn."
Synonyms
- Condemned
- Accursed
- Blasted
- Doomed
- Wretched
Antonyms
- Saved
- Blessed
- Redeemed
- Fortunate
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Condenado | kon-de-NA-do |
| French | Damné | dam-NAY |
| German | Verdammt | fer-DAMT |
| Hindi | अभिशप्त (Abhishapt) | a-bhi-SHAPT |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 该死的 (Gāisǐ de) | gai-suh duh |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dæmd/
- American English: /dæmd/
- Australian English: /dæmd/
Historical Usage
The word "damned" has been used in religious and secular contexts for centuries. It was historically associated with divine judgment but later evolved into an expression of frustration or emphasis.
Cultural Nuances
In religious contexts, "damned" refers to souls condemned to eternal punishment. In informal speech, it is often used for emphasis, sometimes considered vulgar or impolite.
More Information
The word "damned" has been widely used in literature, theology, and everyday language. Its strength as a term of condemnation has persisted, making it one of the most enduring words in both formal and colloquial speech.