adv
damned
damd
adv
1
Used to add emphasis, especially to complaints or strong statements — a milder stand-in for the swear word it comes from.
"It's a damned shame nobody warned us about the traffic."
"She's a damned good lawyer."
How to Use Damned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn intensifier meaning "extremely" or "absolutely," used to add punch to what you're saying.
When to use it
Mildly coarse — fine in casual speech and writing, best avoided in formal or professional contexts.
Common pairings
damned good
damned if I know
a damned shame
Word Forms
more damned comparative, most damned superlative
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