Damn (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- It's a damn shame he lost his job after working so hard.
- I'll be damned if I let someone else take credit for my work.
- He's a complete and utter damn fool for quitting his stable job to chase a pipe dream.
- This damn weather is freezing, I need to buy a new coat.
- I'm not paying a damn penny more for this overpriced meal.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Used as expletives; "oh, damn (or goddamn)!".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Damn it, I forgot my phone at home.
- Goddamn it, this traffic is terrible.
- Oh damn, I just spilled coffee all over my shirt.
- Damn, I was really looking forward to that concert, but it's sold out.
- Goddamn, that's a huge spider, get it away!