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- [dam-nuh-buh l]
- /ˈdæm nə bəl/
- /ˈdæm.nə.bl̩/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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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