Barely and Damned

Barely

Barely adverb - By a very small margin.

Damned is an antonym for barely.

Nearby Words: bare, bareness

Damned

Damned adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: it's a damned fine day

Barely is an antonym for damned.

Nearby Words: damn, damnable, damning, damnation, damnably

Both words in one sentence

  • Broken Heel The zombie flick Raiders of the Damned has a (barely) interesting male version.
    Source: Broken Heel
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