Grammar fix
seriously damaged
badly harmed
Harmed to a great extent; something is in very bad condition because of an accident, disaster, or other negative event.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The building was seriously damaged by the fire.
In my opinion, if a historical monument is seriously damaged, the government should invest in its restoration to preserve cultural heritage.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The car was serious damaged.
Say: The car was seriously damaged.
Adverb 'seriously', not 'serious'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natural; 'extensively impaired' is loss-adjuster language.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
seriously damaged
- in the fire
- badly
- beyond repair
- property