devastating
adjective/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
/ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
- causing a lot of damage and destroying things synonym disastrous
- a devastating explosion/fire/cyclone
- Oil spills are having a devastating effect on coral reefs in the ocean.
- He received devastating injuries in the accident.
- It will be a devastating blow to the local community if the factory closes.
- She was injured in a devastating explosion.
- that shocks or upsets you very much
- It was then that she heard the devastating news that her father was dead.
- The news that he was leaving home was absolutely devastating.
- impressive and powerful
- his devastating performance in the 100 metres
- Her smile was devastating.
- a devastating attack on the President’s economic record
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