Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahrn]
- /dɑrn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahrn]
- /dɑrn/
Definitions of darnest word
- idioms darnest give a darn. damn (def 14). 0
- verb with object darnest to curse; damn: Darn that pesky fly! -1
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Origin of darnest
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1775-85; See origin at darned
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Parts of speech for Darnest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
darnest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
darnest usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for darnest
adj darnest
- 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 darnest
adj darnest
- 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
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