damned

/dæmd/
adjective
  1. Condemned to punishment in hell, especially in a religious context.
    • The preacher warned that sinners would be damned for eternity.
    • In the old story, the damned souls wandered the earth forever.
    • She believed that only the truly wicked were damned.
  2. Used to express strong annoyance, anger, or emphasis (often as an intensifier).
    • I can't get this damned printer to work.
    • Where did I put my damned keys?
    • That damned noise kept me up all night.
  3. Certainly or absolutely (in phrases like 'damned if you do, damned if you don't').
    • It's a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.
    • I'll be damned if I let them win.
    • He's damned determined to finish the race.
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adverb
  1. Used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.
    • That was a damned good movie.
    • She ran damned fast and won the race.
    • He's damned lucky to have such a supportive family.
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