NYT Dictionary

DAMNING

/ˈdæmɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveNounDAMN-ingdamn-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of damn

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English dampnynge; equivalent to damn + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cursebeshrewdamnbedamnanathemizeanathemiseimprecatemaledictdamnatoryabsolute

Antonyms

bless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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