damn well
/dæm wɛl/
ADVERB
1. Emphatically or certainly
With strong emphasis or certainty; used to reinforce an assertion, agreement, intention, or statement that something is definitely true or will certainly happen.
1.1. Certainty and assurance
Used to express strong confidence that something is true, definite, or beyond reasonable doubt.
Synonyms
- assuredly
- certainly
- definitely
- doubtless
- for certain
- for sure
- inarguably
- incontestably
- incontrovertibly
- indisputably
- indeed
- surely
- undeniably
- undoubtedly
- unquestionably
Antonyms
- doubtfully
- maybe
- perhaps
- possibly
- questionably
- uncertainly
Examples
- He better study for the exam because he knows he needs to do damn well.
- They better clean up the mess they made, and they better do it damn well.
Related Words
- absolutely
- actually
- beyond question
- by all means
- by all odds
- decidedly
- emphatically
- manifestly
- obviously
- plainly
- positively
- really
- truly
- unequivocally
- verily
1.2. Strong emphasis and affirmation
Used informally as an emphatic intensifier to reinforce a statement, express determination, or insist strongly that something is true or should happen.
Synonyms
- absolutely
- assuredly
- certainly
- clearly
- definitely
- indeed
- positively
- really
- surely
- truly
- undeniably
- undoubtedly
- unquestionably
Antonyms
- barely
- hardly
- hesitantly
- indefinitely
- marginally
- scarcely
- slightly
Examples
- If you want to succeed, you have to work damn well harder than everyone else.
- She insisted on doing the job damn well to prove her capabilities.
Related Words
- by all means
- for sure
- in fact
- in truth
- no doubt
- of course
- without a doubt
- without question
- very much
ADVERB
2. Very effectively or skillfully
To a high standard of performance or ability; with considerable competence, effectiveness, or ease.
2.1. Competence and effective performance
Used to emphasize that an action is performed skillfully, efficiently, competently, or with a high level of proficiency.
Synonyms
- ably
- adeptly
- adroitly
- competently
- deftly
- dexterously
- efficiently
- expertly
- masterfully
- proficiently
- skillfully
- smoothly
- well
Antonyms
- awkwardly
- clumsily
- ineffectively
- incompetently
- inefficiently
- poorly
- unskillfully
Examples
- She insisted on doing the job damn well to prove her capabilities.
- The team needed to perform damn well in the championship to secure their place in history.
Related Words
- capably
- effectively
- effortlessly
- facilely
- fluently
- handily
- readily
- successfully
- with ease
- without a hitch
2.2. Ease and effortless execution
Used to emphasize that something is accomplished easily, smoothly, or without significant difficulty.
Synonyms
- easily
- effortlessly
- handily
- painlessly
- readily
- simply
- smoothly
- without ado
- without difficulty
- without trouble
Antonyms
- arduously
- awkwardly
- laboriously
- painfully
- strenuously
- with difficulty
Examples
- The experienced technician handled the complicated repair damn well.
- The team completed the difficult assignment damn well despite the tight deadline.
Related Words
- in a breeze
- just like that
- like nothing
- no sweat
- nothing to it
- piece of cake
- swimmingly
- with no effort
- without a hitch