Damnedest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Damnedest is an adjective meaning superlative form of damned: most damned; surprising, remarkable, amazing.
Meaning
superlative form of damned: most damned; surprising, remarkable, amazing.
More Meanings
- One's best effort.
- (archaic) second-person singular simple past indicative of damn
Example Sentences
"And the damnedest thing happened. I was dreaming, but in my dream I was dreaming. It was the damnedest thing, really."
"Fancy was doing her damnedest to pull her own oar and the boys were tripping all over themselves to treat her like a lady."
Word Forms
- damndest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include best, class, optimal, shiznit, utmostness.
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