Synonyms for Damned
Definition of 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"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "damned"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like blame, blamed, blasted can replace "damned" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"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 *