Doomed Definition & Meaning
doomed
- adjective
- marked for certain death; "the black spot told the old sailor he was doomed"
- in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell; "poor damned souls"
- marked by or promising bad fortune; "their business venture was doomed from the start"; "an ill-fated business venture"; "an ill-starred romance"; "the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons"- W.H.Prescott
- (usually followed by `to') determined by tragic fate; "doomed to unhappiness"; "fated to be the scene of Kennedy's assassination"
- noun
- people who are destined to die soon; "the agony of the doomed was in his voice"
"Doomed" in song lyrics
See how doomed is used in real songs:
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"Along with the notes from this tune, I'm supposed to be doomed"
2Mex — Shades of Orange -
"Cause I'm low down, sneaky and I'm doomed"
4 Deep — Take That -
"I was more than doomed"
A-Wax — Dome Shots
Words that rhyme with doomed
Usage tips for "doomed"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "doomed" 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 doomed to find words that pair well.