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- [blas-tid, blah-stid]
- /ˈblæs tɪd, ˈblɑ stɪd/
- /ˈblɑː.stɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blas-tid, blah-stid]
- /ˈblæs tɪd, ˈblɑ stɪd/
Definitions of blasted word
- adjective blasted Some people use blasted to express anger or annoyance at something or someone. 3
- adjective blasted A blasted landscape has very few plants or trees, and makes you feel sad or depressed when you look at it. 3
- adjective blasted blighted or withered 3
- adjective blasted (intensifier) 3
- adjective blasted blighted; withered; destroyed 3
- adjective blasted damned; confounded 3
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Origin of blasted
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; blast (v.) + -ed2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Blasted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blasted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
blasted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blasted
adj blasted
- confounded — bewildered; confused
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- bloody — Bloody is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are angry.
- cursed — If you are cursed with something, you are very unlucky in having it.
- damn — Damn, damn it, and dammit are used by some people to express anger or impatience.
Top questions with blasted
- how to get to blasted lands?
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