Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

damned

/dæmd/
Meanings
  • adjective, adverb

    Used to express strong disapproval or condemnation.

    - "He was damned angry after the accident."
    - "The book was damned good."
    - "The damned weather kept us from going outside."
  • adjective

    Used to describe a person or thing that is condemned or accursed.

    - "He was a damned liar."
    - "The damned souls in hell suffer eternal torment."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with damned
damn , jam , scan , vex , hex , flex , next , perplex , vexed , hexed , complex
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. dam (en) : a barrier constructed across a river or other body of water in order to control its flow or to create a reservoir

  2. damn (en) : expressing strong disapproval or condemnation

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. dam (en) : a barrier constructed across a river or other body of water in order to control its flow or to create a reservoir

  2. damn (en) : expressing strong disapproval or condemnation

Variants
List of all variants of damned that leads to same result
damndest , damned , damneder , damnedest , damn , damning , damns , be damned , I'll be damned , damned if , the damned , (you're) damned if you do and damned if you don't , damned if you do and damned if you don't , you're damned if you do and damned if you don't , whatever one damn well pleases , whatever one damn/damned well pleases , whatever one damned well pleases
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

damnedest, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly, damnedestly

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'condemned by God' or 'deserving of damnation'. Derived from the Old English word 'daman' meaning 'to condemn'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The term 'damned' appears in the Bible over 100 times.

  2. The phrase 'damned if you do, damned if you don't' means being in a situation where whatever choice you make will result in negative consequences.

  3. The term 'damned' has been used as the title of numerous books, movies, and songs.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. condemned: Used to describe a person or thing that has been officially judged to be guilty or deserving of punishment.

  2. damnation: The act of condemning or the state of being condemned, particularly to eternal suffering in hell.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'damned' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in religious and philosophical contexts. In Dante's Inferno, the damned are those who have been condemned to suffer in hell. In modern usage, the term can be used more casually to express strong disapproval or condemnation.

How to Memorize "damned"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a red stop sign with the word 'damned' written on it. Imagine the feeling of strong disapproval or condemnation that comes with the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'damned' with strong negative emotions, such as anger or disappointment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Damned is a strong word for strong emotions'

Memorize "damned" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize damned is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now