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damnable

dam·na·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dam-nuh-buh l]
    • /ˈdæm nə bəl/
    • /ˈdæm.nə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dam-nuh-buh l]
    • /ˈdæm nə bəl/

Definitions of damnable word

  • adjective damnable You use damnable to emphasize that you dislike or disapprove of something a great deal. 3
  • adjective damnable execrable; detestable 3
  • adjective damnable liable to or deserving damnation 3
  • adjective damnable deserving damnation 3
  • adjective damnable deserving to be sworn at; outrageous; execrable 3
  • adjective damnable worthy of condemnation. 1

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Origin of damnable

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English dam(p)nable < Middle French damnable < Late Latin damnābilis, equivalent to Latin damn(āre) (see damn) + -ābilis -able

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Parts of speech for Damnable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

damnable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

damnable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for damnable

adj damnable

  • abhorrent — If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
  • abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
  • accursed — Some people use accursed to describe something which they are very annoyed about.
  • blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
  • culpable — If someone or their conduct is culpable, they are responsible for something wrong or bad that has happened.

adjective damnable

  • atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
  • horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.

Antonyms for damnable

adj damnable

  • admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
  • favored — regarded or treated with preference or partiality: Her beauty made her the favored child.
  • laudatory — containing or expressing praise: overwhelmed by the speaker's laudatory remarks.
  • praiseworthy — deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.
  • cherished — clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely

adjective damnable

  • favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

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