Deuced
adverb
Very much, extremely.
He's a deuced clever fellow.
Often appears as...
- deuced clever
- deuced difficult
Usage tips
Informal
adjective
Used for emphasis to describe something as annoying or difficult.
The whole thing's a deuced bother.
Often appears as...
- deuced bother
- deuced nuisance
Usage tips
Informal
adverb
Very much, extremely.
He's a deuced clever fellow.
Often appears as...
- deuced clever
- deuced difficult
Usage tips
Informal
adjective
Used for emphasis to describe something as annoying or difficult.
The whole thing's a deuced bother.
Often appears as...
- deuced bother
- deuced nuisance
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Rare Usage
The term 'deuced' is rarely used today and may be unfamiliar to many.
I had a deuced hard time trying to find someone who knew the word.
Pro Tip 2/3Period Context
The adverb 'deuced' is associated with old-fashioned British English, often found in historical literature.
In a deuced surprise, the gentleman found the letter hidden in the book.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis On Extremes
'Deuced' intensifies the degree to an extreme level, signifying more than 'very' or 'extremely'.
She was deuced excited about the upcoming Victorian fair.
Pro Tip 1/3Rare Usage
The term 'deuced' is rarely used today and may be unfamiliar to many.
I had a deuced hard time trying to find someone who knew the word.
Pro Tip 2/3Period Context
The adverb 'deuced' is associated with old-fashioned British English, often found in historical literature.
In a deuced surprise, the gentleman found the letter hidden in the book.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis On Extremes
'Deuced' intensifies the degree to an extreme level, signifying more than 'very' or 'extremely'.
She was deuced excited about the upcoming Victorian fair.
Pro Tip 1/3Rare Usage
The term 'deuced' is rarely used today and may be unfamiliar to many.
I had a deuced hard time trying to find someone who knew the word.
Pro Tip 2/3Period Context
The adverb 'deuced' is associated with old-fashioned British English, often found in historical literature.
In a deuced surprise, the gentleman found the letter hidden in the book.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis On Extremes
'Deuced' intensifies the degree to an extreme level, signifying more than 'very' or 'extremely'.
She was deuced excited about the upcoming Victorian fair.
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