
Accursed
Archaic Tone
The word 'accursed' adds a historical or old-fashioned tone to your language.
The knights believed the forest was accursed.
Literary Dramatic
'Accursed' is often used in literature to heighten drama or tragedy.
The accursed prophecy came to pass, dooming the kingdom.
Avoidance Implied
Using 'accursed' implies that the subject is being actively avoided or shunned.
He wouldn't touch the accursed gold, fearing its history.
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