adjective
Uncommon
hammered
Hammered (adjective) means Shaped or marked by repeated blows of a hammer, giving a dented, textured surface. Example: “The bracelet had a nice hammered finish.”
adjective
1
Shaped or marked by repeated blows of a hammer, giving a dented, textured surface.
"The bracelet had a nice hammered finish."
2
(informal) Extremely drunk.
"By midnight half the party was completely hammered."
How to use hammered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "dented by hammer blows" (objects) or "very drunk" (people), depending on context.
When to use it
The "very drunk" sense is informal slang — avoid it in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hammered
- Superlative
- most hammered
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The bracelet had a nice _____ finish.
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What does “hammered” mean?
The word “hammered” means shaped or marked by repeated blows of a hammer, giving a dented, textured surface. In plain terms, either "dented by hammer blows" (objects) or "very drunk" (people), depending on context.
How do you use “hammered” in a sentence?
Here is “hammered” used in a sentence: “The bracelet had a nice hammered finish.”
What part of speech is “hammered”?
“Hammered” is an adjective.
Is “hammered” a common word?
“Hammered” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hammered” have?
“Hammered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shaped or marked by repeated blows of a hammer, giving a dented, textured surface.
