Bloody well

adverb

Used to emphasize what you are saying in a strong way, often to express annoyance or determination.

You'd bloody well better be on time.
Visual representation of "bloody well" - Used to emphasize what you are saying in a strong way, often to express annoyance or determination

Often appears as...

  • bloody well done
  • bloody well right

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

adverb

Used to emphasize what you are saying in a strong way, often to express annoyance or determination.

You'd bloody well better be on time.
Visual representation of "bloody well" - Used to emphasize what you are saying in a strong way, often to express annoyance or determination

Often appears as...

  • bloody well done
  • bloody well right

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "bloody well"
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Strong Emphasis

Increases intensity, mostly when you're feeling frustrated or insisting on something.

Illustration for Strong Emphasis
I bloody well hope he gets here soon!
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British Flair

It's specific to British English, and might confuse speakers of other English dialects.

Illustration for British Flair
She bloody well outplayed her opponent.
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Not for Formality

Avoid in formal writing or speaking; it's casual and can appear rude or unprofessional.

Illustration for Not for Formality
You can't bloody well speak to the manager like that.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Emphasis

Increases intensity, mostly when you're feeling frustrated or insisting on something.

Illustration for Strong Emphasis
I bloody well hope he gets here soon!
LampPro Tip 2/3

British Flair

It's specific to British English, and might confuse speakers of other English dialects.

Illustration for British Flair
She bloody well outplayed her opponent.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not for Formality

Avoid in formal writing or speaking; it's casual and can appear rude or unprofessional.

Illustration for Not for Formality
You can't bloody well speak to the manager like that.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Emphasis

Increases intensity, mostly when you're feeling frustrated or insisting on something.

Illustration for Strong Emphasis
I bloody well hope he gets here soon!
LampPro Tip 2/3

British Flair

It's specific to British English, and might confuse speakers of other English dialects.

Illustration for British Flair
She bloody well outplayed her opponent.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not for Formality

Avoid in formal writing or speaking; it's casual and can appear rude or unprofessional.

Illustration for Not for Formality
You can't bloody well speak to the manager like that.
Visual representation of the word "Bloody well"

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