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Definition of damned adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

damned

adjective, adverb
 
/dæmd/
 
/dæmd/
Idioms
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  1. a swear word that people use to show that they are annoyed with somebody/something
    • The damned thing won't start!
    • It's none of your damn business!
    • Don't be so damned silly!
  2. a swear word that people use to emphasize what they are saying
    • What a damned shame!
    • We got out pretty damned fast!
Idioms
one (damned/damn) thing after another
  1. (informal) used to complain that a lot of unpleasant things keep happening to you
Oxford Collocations DictionaryDamned is used with these nouns:
  • shame
  • soul
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See damned in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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