Damned Definition
damned
adverb
- in a damnable manner; "kindly Arthur--so damnably , politely , endlessly persistent!"
adjective
- expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold winter"; "not a blessed dime"; "I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing"; "he's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool"; "a deuced idiot"; "an infernal nuisance"
- in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell; "poor damned souls"
noun
- people who are condemned to eternal punishment; "he felt he had visited the realm of the damned"
"Damned" in song lyrics
See how damned is used in real songs:
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"Like them little white kids on Village of the Damned"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — We in the Realm -
"Prepare for the life of the damned"
7L & Esoteric f/ Mr.Lif — Operating Correctly -
"And I'm high on ion jitters, call it a prime directive of the damned"
Aesop Rock — Facemelter *
Words that rhyme with damned
Usage tips for "damned"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "damned" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for damned to find words that pair well.